The installation of new windows to your home can be quite troublesome, especially if you didn’t have time to prepare for the process. Replacing old windows can be tedious and complicated when left in the backlines of your priority list.
Making ample preparations for new window installation will ensure that you’re getting potential obstacles out of the way, and you’ll have a smooth appointment with your contractor. However, many people don’t know how to prepare for a necessary window replacement, let alone the actual installation procedure.
Here are some ways you could follow to prepare for new windows installation:
1. Put items that could get in the way of the installation
When getting your windows replaced, you need to clear out the way for the replacement to fit with ease. Remove any plants, pots, lawn furniture, etc., outside the window immediately until the replacement is finished.
Similarly, you’ll need to move aside the items blocking the windows inside your house. Doing so will also clear the space for the replacement crew to work freely. By keeping the work area free from such obstacles, the efficiency of the crew’s work will vastly increase. You’re also doing them a favor in keeping them safe by reducing the likelihood of an accident. Not to mention, you’re making sure that your items and furniture won’t be damaged during the installation.
2. Remove curtains and blinds
Put away any window coverings you have, such as blinds and curtains. Most people tend to just move them aside while still attached to the curtain rod. However, it is best to remove them completely. You want to make sure that the working space of the crew will allow them to perform the installation without any hindrances. Curtains and blinds near the work area still leave a chance of mishaps from happening.
3. Protect your floorings
Although your floors won’t exactly be the place where windows will be installed, you want to save yourself some time and effort in terms of cleaning. Window installations can scatter too much dust inside your house. Protect your floors and your carpets by using some plastic sheeting, tarps, or a canvas drop cloth. It will also prevent them from getting chipped, scuffed, or scratched accidentally.
4. Protect your belongings
Window installations can be messy, so you should protect valuable stuff, especially in places that are hard to clean and items that have complicated innings. Remove items near the work area that are sensitive to dust like expensive appliances and furniture. You can also use a similar drop cloth to cover your belongings.
Conclusion
By planning for the installation, you get to prepare all the needed items and strategize on how you’ll go about the process. By making sure all your items and areas in your house are safe from the procedure, the installation of your new windows can be performed more easily, less the hassle of what might’ve been damaged otherwise.
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