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6.
Settle For Common Styles
The other best-kept secret for saving dollars during window replacement is sticking to
common styles. Common styles make for cheaper windows. Avoid hexagons, curves, bows,
and bays as they can drive the cost up to the ceiling. Some of the cheaper styles in the
market include sliders, double-hung, casement, and fixed windows.
7.
Go For Builder-Grade Windows
You have (or is yet to) probably comes across the terms “builder-grade” and “architectural-
grade) when shopping around for windows, doors, cabinets, floors and window frames. The
latter refers to expensive, high-quality building materials while the former is often
considered defective. However, from years of experience, defenders have come to the
conclusion that builder-grade materials are just as good as architectural grade ones – only
cheaper.
To give you some peace of mind, purchase builder-grade windows from a leading
manufacturer that will give you service for many years to come. Please note that some of
these materials don’t have the aforementioned labelled exactly. You might want to speak to
the customer service at the builder’s center for more clarifications.