The Only Window Company In SE Michigan & Metro Detroit With Both A LIFETIME GUARANTEE & REAL Choices
Paying for replacement windows should be a ONE-TIME investment in your home!
You should never have to replace them again for as long as you’re in your home.
And you also shouldn’t have to pay for any defects or problems that may develop with your replacement windows years later.
That’s our firm belief and why we back up every single replacement window we install with our Lifetime Guarantee.
Our Lifetime Guarantee is much more comprehensive than the typical limited lifetime warranties that have tons of loopholes and exclusions. Our Guarantee covers every part and aspect of the window AND all our workmanship for as long as you’re in your home. It can also be transferred one time to a new owner!
How To Choose Replacement Windows For Your SE Michigan & Metro Detroit Home
The 5-Step Process That Delivers The Best Window Results
Step 1: FInd A Trustworthy Window Replacement Company
The first step sounds obvious and easy… right? Well, yes and no. The problem for homeowners is figuring out which contractors they can TRULY trust. After all, no window company is going to ever say, “hey, we do the job right SOME of the time” OR “not in business very long – not sure what we’re doing yet” OR “hey, we charge prices that are crazy high.” Nope, every window company says they have “great service” and “superior products.” So… if they all say the same thing… how can you tell one from another? Luckily, there IS a way for homeowners to tell who they can trust. Look for independent FACTS that show what a replacement window company is really like.
Step 2: Decide On The Right Window Material
These days, window frames typically come in one of 3 materials: fiberglass, vinyl, and aluminum clad wood. Wood windows are pretty much a non-factor now as today’s homeowner does not want to do all the maintenance required. That leaves vinyl and fiberglass. Our experience has shown us that fiberglass replacement windows are the superior long-term value. But we also carry aluminum-clad and vinyl windows because sometimes those are better options for a particular situation. When you call on us for a free consultation, we can give you the pros and cons of each, and then let YOU decide.
Step 3: Choose Special Options/Styles For Your Replacement Windows
A good window consultation will include information about glass packages, color choices, security features, hardware options, and more. Our thorough consultation and quote process will allow you to understand and choose the options you want.
Step 4: Make Sure You Can Trust The Installation Team
We recommend choosing a proven window company with a long track record of success. Here’s what you want to AVOID: “Companies” that are pretty much just one guy and his truck. The problem here is that these guys often grab whatever temporary labor they can to finish a job. Also, many times these small contractors don’t have adequate licensing or insurance. You want to avoid the opposite problem, too: huge companies that suffer constant turnover. Companies that don’t background check their installers and are willing to exploit undocumented workers instead of doing things legally and safely. We’re different. All our installers are trained and qualified as window installation experts. We are fully licensed and insured and all our workers are hired legally for their own protection and yours. Another big difference with us is that the person that comes to measure your windows will also be the person that comes back to install them. This allows them to understand the particular details of your project and scope out what they will need to get the job done right. This is also an opportunity to meet your installer before installation day.
Step 5: Know All The Warranties & Guarantees Your Windows Hold
Here’s the last thing you want to happen with your replacement windows: Be really happy on day one… only to have a problem down the line and then find out you don’t have sufficient warranty protection. This is why it’s crucial to have a Lifetime Guarantee – not just a warranty. Most replacement window warranties are called ‘LIMITED Lifetime Warranties’ for a reason: there’s so many loopholes, exclusions, and pro-rated coverages that you often don’t have protection when you need it. Our Lifetime Guarantee is complete: it covers the entire window and our workmanship for as long as you’re in your home (and you can transfer it one time to a new owner, too).
Fiberglass Windows Vs Vinyl Windows:
What’s The Best Long-Term Value In SE Michigan?
For Efficiency, Strength & Beauty, The ‘Hands Down’ Winner Is Fiberglass
Beauty
FIBERGLASS: Rivals the look of beautiful wood windows but without all the maintenance. The corners of windows are very well crafted and appear tight & clean.
VINYL: Many cheaper options have a “plastic” look, and the welded corners can appear messy. There are definitely some attractive vinyl choices, but even the best can’t match the attractiveness of top-quality fiberglass windows.
Thermal Expansion
FIBERGLASS: The thermal expansion rate of fiberglass material is roughly the same as glass. This means a tight seal is maintained between the glass and the frame.
VINYL: There’s too much thermal expansion with vinyl as temperatures get very hot or very cold. This means the seal of the glass to the vinyl frame is under stress a lot, and it’s why gaps and leaks develop. That’s when you see trapped moisture and “foggy” windows in old vinyl windows. Vinyl is not the best replacement window choice for a climate of temperature extremes like southeast Michigan.
Chalking / Fading
FIBERGLASS: These window frames will not chalk, peel, or fade – EVER.
VINYL: Some vinyl windows, especially ones that use recycled vinyl, are likely to chalk, peel, or fade.
Make Sure You Can Trust The Installation Team
FIBERGLASS: Fiberglass is 8 times stronger than vinyl. This means frames can be thinner without sacrificing strength. Less Frame = More Glass.
VINYL: A weaker material, so it requires more frame to handle the weight of the glass. Less Glass = Less Light In Your Home.
Know All The Warranties & Guarantees Your Windows Hold
FIBERGLASS: With the right glass package, these windows are very energy efficient.
VINYL: Energy-efficient options available, but buyer beware. Some cheap versions with hollow vinyl frames are less efficient than they should be.
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We Have A Very Wide Selection Of Styles, Options, and Window Types For Southeast Michigan Homeowners
Here’s one thing you’ll almost NEVER hear us say at Performance Remodeling: “We can’t do that.” It’s in our DNA to have the most choices of any Southeast Michigan replacement window company, which includes window styles, color options, customizations, glass packages, and more. We always want to get you the right windows for you and your home.
Single / Double Hung
Most common window style. These windows have two sashes and one or both sashes which slide vertically. Good for bedrooms, dens, kitchens, and family rooms.
Horizontal Slider
Two sash windows and one or both sashes slide horizontally. These are also good for bedrooms, kitchen, dens, family rooms and in combination with other window styles.
Casement
This window in hinged on just one side and can be opened using a crank as far as 90 degrees. Good for bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms and in combination with larger windows.
Awning Windows
Windows hinged at the top and can swing out for ventilation. Good for bathrooms or to combine with larger windows.
Direct-Set Picture Windows
This window in hinged on just one side and can be opened using a crank as far as 90 degrees. Good for bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms and in combination with larger windows.
Bay / Bow
Bay - Large center window that is fixed with 2 windows at an angle to the building. Usually, the side windows are casement or vertical sliders.
Bow - At least four windows combined to create a radius. Usually casement windows or vertical sliders.
Our Windows Are Lifetime Windows – GUARANTEED.
Our Guarantee Is MUCH BETTER Than Limited “Lifetime” Warranties That Are Overloaded With Fine Print & Exclusions
If you invest your hard-earned money on new replacement windows, you shouldn’t ever have to worry that you’ll have to spend another dime on your windows. For peace of mind, you deserve a 100% Lifetime Window GUARANTEE – not just a “limited lifetime warranty” that is often pro-rated and weighed down with tons of fine print and loopholes.
Here’s Our Lifetime Guarantee On Every Window We Install:
For as long as you live in your home, you’ll never have to pay another penny on the replacement windows we install. There will never be any charge to correct or replace a defective window or window part and there will also be no labor costs associated with any fix or replacement.
(The only exceptions to this guarantee would be damage you inflict to the product or ‘Act of God’ storm-type damage – the kind of damage that is typically covered by your homeowners insurance).
This Lifetime Window Guarantee will be in effect for as long as Performance Remodeling is in business. Keep in mind that we have been in business for well over a decade, are financially stable, and plan on being in business for a long time!
Please note one additional benefit: should you sell your home, you’re entitled to a one-time transfer to the new owner.
We Can Explain Our Window Installation Policy In Two Words…
NO SHORTCUTS.
When it comes to installing replacement windows on residential homes in Southeast Michigan, you need a company 100% committed to DOING THE JOB RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.
A window company that won’t skimp by using inferior materials. A window company that refuses to do sloppy or rushed work. A window company that would NEVER say ‘that’s good enough, and the homeowner will never know anyway.
In other words, you want a replacement window company that absolutely refuses to take shortcuts.
At Performance Remodeling, we insist all our replacement window installers do the job right the first time. We do this for two very good reasons.
One, it’s just the right way to do business – we sleep better at night.
Two, we COULDN’T AFFORD to do it any other way. Here’s why: we have a Lifetime Guarantee on every single window we install, and that includes a lifetime guarantee on the workmanship.
If we did sloppy work, we would soon be drowning in service calls to come back and fix problems for free. With a Lifetime Guarantee we have no choice but to do absolutely top-quality installation.
Now, of course, we’ll never claim to be perfect – no company is. And in the rare case something does go wrong, we FULLY stand behind our workmanship and we fix it – PERIOD.
But we do have to get it right the first time 99% of the time, or we wouldn’t be able to stay in business.
If you’re in the market for new windows and are now ready for a free, friendly consultation, that includes a precise quote, reach out to us today!
