Window Glass Replacement

Replacement of window panes is not always easy, but challenging for any homeowner,  especially for those with no experience replacing window glass. While it can get pretty confusing, you may trust this deal to the experts, taking all stress out. ARGO Glass&Windows are skilled in any kinds of repairing windows and, in particular, replacement of it. Looking for the best solutions, you can fix your windows with the help of our company.

How to Save Money on the Window Glass Replacement

Firstly, you need to choose a high-quality certified product. A number of people make up their goods, using low quality materials. That’s why, they can offer you only 5 years of warranty. As time went one, it becomes clear, that you will prefer to be overcharged on 5-10% more to install certificied product with 20 years guarantee, than pay for glass replacement again.  

Average Costs of Replacing Window Glass

The costs of window replacement vary around $150 to $650 apart from labor. The labor usuallly costs from $100 to $300. There are several factors to consider the cost of window replacement, such as style of the window, window frame material, kind of panes and the glass type. Starting with customing the style of the window, which you want to replace, you should remember what they can be. While single- and double-hung windows have a pane that slides up, the last one also has a pane that slides down. The average cost of replacing them is $100 to $400 for single and $175 to $800 each for double. A picture window is commonly used as the central unit for bay windows. Its cost is from $300 to $1,000 on average. A combination of three and more windows is named as a bay window. For replacing all three panes of a bay window you need to pay around $500 to $1,800. Bow windows are similar to bay windows and differ only in shape. All the panes of the bow window can be replaced for $1,200 to $3,000. That is why, you need to distinquish them clearly. Your window frame, as well as the glass, vary in costs, depending on frame material. The most popular are vinyl frames because of their durability. Vinyl window frames cost $100 to $900, so we can see that they also have one of the cheapest costs. The price may also reach $1,500 to $2,500, if it is decorative and large bow or bay vinyl window frame. For a long time wood is a kind of classic frame material. It’s marketable with its good insulation, but is not as durable as vinyl. Wood window frames costs from $150 to $1,300. Fiberglass window frames cost $500 to $1,500, so they are not a popular choice with its high price. However, fiberglass will not warp, swell, shrink or roy. Speaking about aluminum we should say that it’s tough to paint and provides low insulation, despite all its benefits in standing up to rain and great humidity. While aluminum window frames cost $75 to $400, it is the least popular frame material. Be sure in your choice of glazing, because it will affect the window glass replacement cost. The more panes your windows have, the more it costs. Single pane windows cost $50 to $200. Another, double pane, usually cost $200 to $600. Triple pane windows are the most expensive and it is obviously. Thei cost vary from $550 to $850 on average.

When do You Need to Upgrade Your Window Panes

There are several reasons to consider upgrading the glass in your windows and it’s not always repairing broken window panes. You can also increase your energy savings and promote safety with their superior ability to maintain internal temperatures. Furthermore, with the right glass in your windows you will advance the price of ypur house, decrease noise pollution and protect against unwanted UV rays.

Tips of Glass Replacement
If you are removing broken shards from a windowpane, especially from large, you need to think about greater control and safety. Lay the entire window frame being flat and start to remove or replace the glass from the frame in this position. A glass store and many hardware stores can help you to cut a new pane of glass. Before painting the window, you need to wait several days, as the glazing compound takes a long time to install.

Final Steps for Replacing Your Window Panes

If you want to stay satisfied with with both service and products, you should turn to ARGO Glass&Windows in order to get the quality and service you deserve. Our skilled team provide superior glass installation techniques, so you can make sure that you receive the best solutions for any issues you may have.