Ready For Your New Windows? How To Prepare For The Installation

If you're going to be having your windows replaced, you'll need to prepare yourself – and your home – for the entire process. Once your windows are installed, your home will be more energy-efficient, and secure. However, the process of installation will require some preparation. Luckily, your advance preparation will make the process go smoother and quicker. Here are four important steps you should take to prepare for your window installation:

Rent a Storage Unit

When you have your windows replaced, your construction crew will need ample space to move around. The best way to provide that space is to clear out the rooms where the window replacement will be taking place. To avoid cramped spaces in your home, you'll need to rent a storage unit. This will allow you to empty the rooms where the crews will be working. It will also reduce the possibility of damage to your furniture during the installation process.

Take Down All Your Window Coverings

Once you've got all the furniture removed from the rooms, you'll need to remove the window coverings, including the shades, and the curtains. Removing the window coverings will protect them from damage, and will reduce the amount of time that your work crews will need to spend preparing the windows for removal and replacement. To keep your window coverings protected from potential damage, place them in the storage unit with your furniture.

Protect Your Flooring

Window replacement can get quite messy. The last thing you want is to have your flooring ruined during the project. To prevent that from happening, place drop cloths on the ground before the construction crews arrive. Your flooring will be protected, and the work crew won't have to worry about your floors while they're installing your new windows.

Plan Some Time Away From Home

Depending on the size of the installation, it might take more than a day to complete the job. You don't want to be living at home while your windows are being replaced. As soon as you have a date for the installation, plan to spend some time away from home. Spend a couple of days out of town on a mini vacation while they're working in your home. If you'd prefer to stay nearby so you can check on the status of the installation, rent a hotel in town. You'll get away from all the construction, but you'll be close enough to monitor the project.

Contact a company like Nu-Vue Products for more information and assistance. 

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