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Remodeling a Home
Giving your home a new look? Installing high-quality windows and doors from PGT® is the perfect way to upgrade your project and your daily enjoyment of your renovated space. Use our resources below to make sure you’re choosing the best products for remodel or add on.
Things to Know About Your Home Remodel
Making your home new again by adding on or reconfiguring your floor plan is exciting and rewarding. In order to make the undertaking a smooth one, it’s important to know a few things before you begin.
It Can Take Longer than you Expect
Ask anyone who’s remodeled their home, and they’re sure to tell you that it took longer than expected. Even the best, most experienced professionals can’t predict every setback that will arise during your build. Projects that linger can be quite frustrating, especially if you’re living in your home during construction. However, if from the beginning, you accept that there will be delays, you’ll probably have a better overall experience.
Find Experienced Professionals
Experience is essential when it comes to contractors, but so is the right disposition. Professionals are people first, and it’s a good idea to find one that’s also the right personality and practical fit for you. Maybe you’d prefer someone who is easygoing, or perhaps you like an all-business attitude. If you have a very specific schedule, make sure the contractors you choose can accommodate your hours.
Know the Requirements for your Area
All regions are different and construction codes can vary. For instance, many areas of Florida are considered windborne-debris zones and require impact resistant windows and doors. A seasoned professional will know what’s required, but it’s still a good idea to inquire about local laws and permitting restrictions. Do your own research because correcting course is often much more expensive and time consuming than doing it right the first time.
Long-term savings with impact resistant products
While cutting back in some areas may be necessary for some owners to maintain their budget, there are certain areas of the home that could lead to major headaches if you limit cost too much.
Impact resistant windows and doors protect against much more than hurricanes, and you can recoup the investment over time.
Homeowners who own impact products revealed the following in a 2020 study conducted by John Burns Real Estate Consulting LLC:
- 95% reported their homes’ overall value increased, with an average gain of nearly $34K per home.
- 43% saw reductions in their insurance costs.
- Energy bills decreased by an average of $25 a month.
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