Ignoring the qualifications of the actual window installer is a common mistake that homeowners usually make when purchasing new windows. If homeowners are not solely concerned about price, they concentrate solely on the quality of the window. This is extremely important when shopping for your windows. You want to make sure that your brand new vinyl replacement window is of the utmost quality. By making sure that the manufacturer of the window has been around for over 30 years manufacturing a time-tested product, and then making sure that the window itself is built properly with the right glass package - you should be assured that that’s a good start.

However, let’s assume that you’ve done your research and have found the very best window on the market. Most homeowners think that finding this high quality window at an affordable price is the end of the purchasing process. What many do not consider is the window installer. Most companies use installers that they also utilize for siding projects, roofing projects and door projects, and kitchen remodels among others. When purchasing a new window, the first question that should be asked is: Are the installers subcontractors or actual employees of the company? This will immediately give you a good idea of how the company operates. A window installer who is a loyal employee of a window company should only be used to install window jobs. Never should he become a jack-of-all-trades installing whatever project comes up next. Considering the other side of the spectrum, many companies choose to hire subcontractors. Subcontractor window installers often work for many companies at the same time. Window companies pick and choose when to use the subs and often negotiate labor pricing due to the slow times of the year. Additionally, subcontractor window installers are generally jacks-of-all-trades.