It might appear that when you are ready to replace the windows in your home all you have to do is choose from the available glass and frame types. There is more to custom windows than that, you may have to modify the existing opening sizes and even strict building codes can influence your choices. Before you decide to go with custom windows it is a good idea to consider all the options.
First, ask yourself if you really need custom windows. If the existing window is an odd size will you be better off making the opening larger or smaller so you can use standard windows? There are considerations both ways, if the closest standard window is smaller than the current opening then you are faced with filling and trimming; if on the other hand the opening has to be enlarged you might find yourself dealing with structural issues. Either way, there is need for a carpenter which adds to the cost, get estimates on the cost of custom windows as well as the cost to make the modifications to your home; you may find that custom windows are the least expensive option.
It is not only odd window sizes that might require that you opt for custom windows. In the years since your home was originally built new window designs became available, many people find that there are now designs that better compliment the architecture of their home. Another valid reason for custom windows is energy efficiency, this is especially true if you are replacing a one-off bay or bow window, going custom allows you to replace the window with precisely the features you want.
Every region of the country has different demands and performance requirements, when replacing the windows in your home, regardless of whether they are custom or standard, ensure that they are manufactured with the energy efficient ratings best suited for your locale. Although the window may be custom made, it can still be manufactured from the materials used for standard products; wood, vinyl, fiberglass and aluminum; they all are available with the same menu of options which include glass coatings, the gas used between the panes of glass, light transmission and strength.
When you are discussing replacing the windows in your home the company that you are considering should offer the same warranty for custom windows that they do for standard products.
If there is reason to opt for custom windows for your home you can be assured that when you purchase them from CDW, California Deluxe Windows, they will be of the same quality as standard windows and fully warranted. You can like them on Facebook for more updates!
