Brick To Brick Window Installation
There are two main types of window installations: brick to brick window installation and Retrofit window Installation.
The difference between brick to brick and retrofit installation options
Which window installation type is right for you?
on average costs 15-25% more than a retrofit installation. Often, homeowners will lean towards getting a retrofit simply because it is cheaper.
But a more appropriate question would be:
which installation type is right for your home?
While there are local window companies that will happily tell you that a retrofit is substantial, that may not always be the case.
You should absolutely go the brick to brick window installation route if there is any moisture damage, or rotting around the frame of your window.
When is brick to brick window installation right for you?
This may not always be visible until the windows are removed, but often just by taking off a piece of the old casing in a bottom corner, you can tell the condition of the frame envelope and the wood structure around the window.
In this case, getting retrofit windows can be a waste of time and money. Even if they are efficient and comfortable at first, eventually the moisture damage will catch up, and the framing will need to be replaced, meaning your window will probably have to go along with it.
If you are at a point when you are getting some quotes for your project, be sure to clarify exactly what is implied in each company’s installation. Some companies will replace your casing, or change it to aluminum capping, without actually changing the frame. Only installations that fully replace the brick moulds, jamb extensions and casings can be considered brick to brick replacement.
If you would like to inquire more about brick to brick window installation, please get in touch with us.
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