Reasons Why DIY Window Installation Isn’t Worth It

Reduced Energy Efficiency: Your window is one of the essential features of your home because it keeps your room insulated. Unfortunately, poorly installed windows create leaks and drafts that contribute to energy loss. In addition, performing window installation by yourself can skyrocket utility bills, especially in humid and hot summer months. Sooner, these drafts can also create havoc in your home, promoting the growth of mold and mildew, and structural damage.

Poor Aesthetic Quality: Installing your window can result in poor aesthetic quality. Window installation requires the expertise, materials, and techniques designed explicitly in installing windows.

Security Issues and Complications: Professional window installers add special glazes to protect against harmful UV rays and impacts. So without professional window installers, you could be constantly subject to an environment that is harmful to your health. Also, criminals seek paths in carelessly installed windows.

Additional Tools are Necessary: To properly install a window, you need the special tools necessary for this task. However, instead of investing in special tools required, you can just look for professional window companies to provide you estimates.

Time-Consuming: Installing a window for the first time will take time reading the instruction and preparing for the task itself. If you’re installing multiple windows, you may be going into a drawn-out project. If you make mistakes in the process, you will add more time.

No Guarantee: If something goes wrong while replacing your windows, there is no guarantee, and you are not protected. For example, your windows might only work for a few weeks or months after the installation.

Save yourself the struggle of DIY window installation. First Choice Window Installation has a professional window installer that can help you install your window right the first time. We also offer basement window installation and window repair.