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3 Tips To Make High-Performance Windows Fit In Your Budget

Calculator and budget document on deskWindows typically are not a frequent or routine purchase many homeowners tend to make, so the chances you are replacing them each year is slim to none.

Because it is often a once or twice (maybe three times) in a lifetime home project, you should get the best installations that function for your home and lifestyle. And that does not mean you have to break the bank to do it either. 

You may think that high-performance windows are too expensive, but there are several ways to make high-performance windows fit your budget. Before we dish these savvy shopping tips, the are a couple of friendly reminders to consider throughout your shopping experience. 

Number one, a business’s reputation means something in the window industry. Be sure to read reviews, tour the showroom, and choose a manufacturer that is going to be around for at least the duration of their warranty. 

Number two, don’t be afraid to ask for detailed pricing and ask thorough questions to best help you make an informed decision. Now, let’s dive into our top three tips to help you fit high-performance windows into your budget. 

3 Tips to Fit High-Performance Windows Into Your Budget

It’s often well worth the dollar to spend a few more on quality installations. However, that shouldn’t mean that having quality solutions has to go outside of your budget. The following are three ways to help make high-performance windows fit into yours. 

#1: Grid Options

Who doesn’t love a good grid? Their quadrants can take an ordinary window and enhance its aesthetics. But that’s just it, they are primarily only used to create a certain look and can chew up a lot of your budget. Instead of having a grid in each window, perhaps you only choose window grids for the front windows. Or, adjust the grid layout as some may be more labor-intensive to create than others which can impact their price too.  

#2: Colors Impact a Window’s Price Tag

Colors also tend to alter the price tag of a window. The more common, or standard, a color is the manufacturer will likely set up efficient processes to produce it resulting in a lower cost for you the consumer. In contrast, the more unique the color or finish is, the more money and time it can cost to produce it which results in a higher cost to you. If you are looking to fit high-performance windows in a tighter budget, then you should consider standard, or common, color options.

#3: Buy Standardized Sizes

You’ve likely heard the saying that time is money. Machines use algorithms to cut each piece. If each window you order is a different size, it takes time to re-adjust the machine’s calculations which can increase the cost of them. Fortunately, most homes are built with fairly standard sizes and window manufacturers often mass-produce them which means a more affordable price tag for you. 

Fitting High-Performance Windows Into Your Budget & Home

You may have started the window shopping process imagining what you wanted them to look like in each space, but you should first find a reputable window manufacturer. Doing this first can help you narrow down your options to begin designing high-performance windows that fit and function in your home and budget. 

At Eastern Architectural Systems (EAS), we provide a complete line of custom-made windows & doors: aluminum and vinyl, impact and insulated impact. Each installation we manufacture for you is tested for strength and integrity and built to meet your unique home’s style. Our high-performance solutions exceed the requirements and challenges of today’s discerning buyers.

You can click here to find an EAS window and door dealer near you or click the button below to download our complete product brochure and learn about who we are and our installations that help your home function the way you need it to.

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