The Importance of a Contractor Labor Warranty To understand why a contractor labor warranty is important when undertaking a home improvement project, it’s best to define what a warranty is: any representation made by one party that another can and will rely on. Simply put, it’s a promise that a job will be performed a certain way. Some common warranties …
Read MoreHow the Chicago Weather Affects Your Home’s Windows and Doors You may have heard it before, but it bears repeating: Your home’s windows and doors are a major line of defense against the weather. In the Chicago area, known for its long, freezing winters and extreme temperature variations, properly sealed windows and doors are critical for both protecting the interior …
Read MoreReasons to Hire an Andersen Certified Contractor The Andersen Certified Contractor program trains home improvement professionals in the proper procedures for installing the highly regarded products made by Andersen Windows & Doors. For more than a century, Andersen has ranked among the industry leaders in innovation, using a selection of durable materials to design and craft long-lasting, easy-maintenance products that …
Read MoreWindow Performance Ratings Explained You’ve probably seen a label on your windows or replacement windows you’re considering and wondered what all the numbers and codes on the label mean. Designed by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), this label can be found on all ENERGY STAR® qualified windows as a guide for contractors and homeowners when choosing windows. Because the …
Read MoreDeciding Between Fiberglass, Wood, Composite & Vinyl Windows Nowadays, homeowners have an abundance of choices in materials for replacement windows. It all comes down to which advantages you’re prioritizing for your project. Each of the four most popular window materials on the market—fiberglass, wood, composite, and vinyl—has specific advantages in terms of looks, cost, and energy efficiency. If you’re uncertain …
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Your Front Door Replacement A new front door is an investment that offers a wealth of benefits for the home, from boosting curb appeal to improving safety and security. Reputable remodeling companies understand this, so they take special care to ensure that every aspect of their door replacement process is performed with keen attention to detail. …
Read MoreWhy Fiberglass Windows Are Ideal for Homes in the Chicago Area At some point in your window replacement plans, you’ll need to finalize your decisions. No doubt, as you considered the vast number of window frame options out there, you were told about the advantages of fiberglass windows. In the interest of providing an education toward smarter, more cost-effective replacement …
Read MoreWhy Opal Enterprises Is the Preferred Window & Door Company Serving Chicago-Area Residents Let’s be honest. We all want as much as we can get for our home improvement dollar. The problem is that the world doesn’t always cooperate. Sometimes the products and services of home improvement contractors disappoint us. Sometimes, sad but true, we look at our newly installed …
Read MoreFront Door Design Options for Your Illinois Home Your front door is a great place to make a design statement because it’s the first and last part of your house that visitors see. While your front door is more than a decorative feature and there are practical matters like material and cost to consider when selecting a new door, door …
Read MoreQuestions for Window Replacement Contractors From planning to installation, window replacement projects include aspects that many people are unfamiliar with. For instance, you may be aware of the cost-saving benefits of energy-efficient windows, but you may not know just how many different options exist for boosting efficiency. This is one major reason choosing a reputable, professional window replacement contractor …
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