Installing new windows or doors is exciting and can completely change the look of your home. The installation process, however, can be a little stressful. The time it takes to install new windows and doors Calgary can vary, but you can usually expect it to take up to three days.
But there are things you can do to speed up the installation process while ensuring it goes smoothly and without a hitch. This article will take a closer look at how to prepare for your window or door installation to make the installation process easier.
Moving furniture
One thing that is bound to slow down the installation process is if the installers do not have easy access to the area where the windows and doors in Calgary will be installed. By clearing a room of large furniture or anything that would obstruct the process ahead of time, you will be able to make the installer’s job easier and speed up the process.
Covering
It’s a well-known fact that installing a new window or door is not a tidy process so it’s important to cover any furniture or areas you want to protect from excess dust and dirt. You can use heavy sheets or dirt sheets to cover the furniture and floor which will not only protect you from a lot of drooping and sweeping but also protect your precious furniture which cannot be moved easily.
Provide accessible parking
It may sound silly, but if you drive, you know how difficult it can be to find a parking space, especially in residential areas. So, by providing accessible parking for the installers, you can save considerable time which can be used to carry out the installation instead.
Not only that, the windows and doors Calgary installation will require a lot of equipment so it is important that you also consider creating an outdoor space for it.
Clean up the mess
If you decide to stay, beware of noise and dust. Professional installers will remove your old windows, prepare the opening for the new unit, and install the new windows following the manufacturer’s instructions. They will insulate your new windows with low expansion foam insulation, add trim and seal inside and out with the appropriate materials. Those can make quite a mess, but the crew takes care of protecting your home and cleaning up on their own.
- Disable any alarm systems that may connect to your current window. You may want to have a professional at your home security company disconnect the alarms and then reconnect them after your new windows are installed.
- Clean the work area of any fragile or delicate items. Remove anything hanging on the wall or sitting on floating shelves. Download your window treatment if you saved it to use on your new window.
- Cover your furniture with blankets or sheets to protect it from dust generated during the project. Move furniture four to six feet away from window openings that will be worked on.
By following these steps, you can take a lot of time and stress out of the installation process and look forward to getting beautiful, new windows and doors in Calgary instead.
