You have gotten to the point where you are tired of the windows you have. You either do not like how they currently look or do not mind the look but want would like more engender efficient windows.
Here is the rough step by step process to replace your windows. If you do not want to do this yourself or only want to do part of it I would suggest looking up and hiring the services of a local Portland window replacement company.
You want to measure your current windows well. You want to measure from size to size the bottom, top, and middle. Write down and log well all the numbers you take down.
Afterward, you want to take this information to the local home improvement/ hardware store. Most major chains like Home Depot, Aces, or Lowes have a large selection of window replacements you can choose from.
Take a quick photo as well of your old window. This will give the inside salesman at these places a mental picture of what you want. You may have the measurements downs but there are different styles and types of windows for each size.
Pick out your windows and have them shipped to your home. Some places charge a service fee of like $50 to do this and others provide the service free of charge.
Its time to take the old windows out. Remember how they look because that is the exact way the new window replacements need to go in. Do not damage the frame. If you do it will be necessary to patch it up. Otherwise you will have nice sized holes that you will have to take care of later unless you want all your hot air (winter) or cold air (summer) getting out.
Put the new replacement windows in and start caulking (also called sealing) around them. This is one of the most crucial parts in the whole process. You want to make your home as energy efficient as your possibly can turn into a gigantic "energy hog." You want to get in between all the "nooks and crannies." Let it dry for a couple hours and go back and do it again. You want to no holes whatsoever. Light a match near the seal and it should not move at all. If it does you need to caulk around your new windows some more.
Replacing your windows is not hard. There are however a lot of details involved. You need to go slow and not try to rush steps. Keep in mind that there are several companies in the area that specialize in window replacement Portland. Four Seasons Contracting is one of these companies in the area. They bring have their own special philosophy to window replacements in the Portland and Vancouver WA area. Give them a call if you want the service or just need need some help or suggestions.
