Window Replacement Process

The big day is almost here. You’ve already selected your replacement windows. You’ve made your aesthetic choices and chosen your energy-efficient upgrades. All that’s left is the window replacement process.

If you’re new to this procedure, or you just need a little refresher, then you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’re going to take you through the process of replacing windows step by step.

What Is the Window Replacement Process?

Simply stated, the window replacement process refers to the act of replacing your existing windows with new windows. It’s not an overly complex process, but it is one that requires your attention to detail.

Step-by-Step Guide to the Window Replacement Process

There are essentially two parts to this project. First of all, you want to prepare your home for the installation. Secondly, there is the act of installing the new windows.

Home Preparation

You want to ensure that everything is set before the installers arrive. The most important thing you can do is clear the area around the windows. You don’t want any coffee tables, end tables, floor lamps, desks, bookcases, etc., in the way. As you clear the area, don’t forget to put drop cloths down to minimize cleanup and protect your floor or carpeting.

You also need to keep small children and pets from getting underfoot. They could trip a worker who’s carrying a window, causing injury to themselves or the worker and potentially damaging your window.

The Installation Process

Now it’s time to replace your windows. It’s important to remember that replacement windows are designed to fit within your home’s existing window openings, eliminating the need for major structural changes. Unlike new-construction windows, they use the existing opening, making installation faster, less invasive, and more cost-effective.

To begin, check your measurements and labels. We recommend the opening be a half-inch larger on the width and height compared to the window size. This ensures proper weather-tightness installation, form, fit, and function.

Then take out all the screws and fasteners – be careful not to damage the surrounding finishes – and set the old window to the side. Check the opening to ensure it’s clean, plumb, level, and square for a proper fit. You should also check for any water damage or rot.

Next, take the new window and dry fit it in the opening, ensuring that it’s plumb, level, and square. If it is, set the window aside and begin applying waterproof flashing tape around the sill and sides.

Install the window in the opening and make sure it’s secured, insulated, and sealed to prevent air and water intrusion. (Consult our handbook for recommended foam, insulation, and sealant applications.) Once the new window is installed, open and close it to ensure that it’s working properly.

Why Choose Sunrise Windows for Your Replacement Project?

The Sunrise Collection began over three decades ago as a replacement vinyl window company, and we’re proud to continue that tradition today. We manufacture durable, energy-efficient, easy-to-operate windows and sliding glass doors exclusively for replacement purposes.

Our collection is composed of two window series, Vanguard and Restorations. Both lines offer a full range of window styles: single hung, double hung, picture, horizontal slider, casement, awning, bay, bow, and sliding glass door.

The first thing you’ll notice about Sunrise Collection products is their top-notch energy performance. Double glazing, Low-E glass coatings, argon gas between the panes, and our specially designed 4SG Spacer System are all standard on Vanguard and Restorations products.

But Sunrise Collection windows and doors really take energy efficiency to the next level with our optional upgrades. We offer triple glazing, high-performance Low-E, and i89 Low-E on the interior surface for added energy efficiency.

Moreover, homeowners have the choice of three different IGU glass packages, each with a different number of high-performance reflective metallic shields. There’s a six-layer (Passive Max), eight-layer (Ultra Max), and 12-layer (Omega Max). Those metallic shields augment the window’s already considerable energy performance while also blocking UV rays. In addition, a triple-pane option is available with the eight-layer Ultra Max.

This commitment to giving our customers choices can also be seen in our windows’ aesthetic options. We offer a range of colors – including painter’s white, tan, and black – on exterior and

interior frames. What’s more, we have customizable colors for exterior frames and several woodgrain options for interior frames.

And that’s just the beginning of our color options. With our obscure glass packages, you can choose unique colors like cobalt blue and pink champagne to really turn heads.

Plus, the Sunrise Collection offers an array of grid options and grid styles. Whether your taste in grid designs leans toward Colonial, perimeter pane, standard, or something customizable, we can accommodate your needs. And our grids are available as flat grids, sculptured grids, and simulated divided lites.

All of these energy-efficient and aesthetic options are available on our sliding glass doors as well. Both the Vanguard and Restorations lines offer two- and three-panel configurations, and all the doors in these series slide easily on twin tandem rollers. Sunrise Collection doors also boast a structural meeting rail and three-point locking system; the hardware includes a handle that exudes charm.

Speaking of hardware, it’s one of the great selling points of the Sunrise Collection. The hardware in our windows and doors is durable, stylish, and easy to use. Furthermore, it’s available in several colors, including Pontiac gold, oil-rubbed bronze, and antique brass.

The Right Choice

Put it all together, and you can see why Sunrise has been synonymous with quality for the past few decades. Our windows and doors will provide the performance and curb appeal you’ve been looking for. If you’re ready to replace your windows, go to Sunrisecollection.com today and get started on your window replacement process.