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Feb 19, 2021
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Signs Your Home’s Windows Were Installed Incorrectly

Home window replacement is hardly a DIY project and should be entrusted to a reputable and experienced contractor in order to keep the manufacturer’s warranty intact.  Failure to thoroughly vet a pro can leave you with a result that costs you big in terms of time, money, and frustration.  If you notice any of these scenarios after your new house windows have been installed, it’s likely your contractor cut corners or didn’t have the necessary level of expertise to complete the project.

Careless Caulking

The purpose of caulking around house windows is to provide a completed look, while also warding off air or water infiltration.  If you find the caulking to be sloppy or have an incomplete look, it’s likely the window installer’s work will not stand the test of time.  This can also contribute to elevated heating costs.

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Air Infiltration

If you’re feeling drafts that weren’t present before your windows were installed, it’s likely that they are to blame.  Common installation mistakes can include too large of a space between the window and the frame.  An inadequate amount of foam insulation between the rough opening and the window can also cause window drafts.  Windows absent of the correct levels of insulation around their perimeter all but guarantee that an issue with air infiltration is just a matter of time.  Frustratingly enough, air infiltration can often lead to a sharp jump in energy bills.

Difficulties Operating Your Windows

If your windows are hard to open and close from day one, it’s likely that they were not properly installed.

Water Infiltration

Windows installed by a rookie contactor are frequently subject to water infiltration.  This permits mold to grow on the window frame and causes paint to peel. It isn’t long before a home’s carpeting and walls are subject to pricy fixes.

Visible Gaps

Gaps between the windowsill and frame indicate that the windows were incorrectly measured.  In this case, it’s likely that the frame of the window is too large for the glass.

Foggy Panes

When this installation error happens, it frequently means that the window gas inside the window has been compromised due to the carelessness of the installer.

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"We had several large windows replaced. Everyone from the phone representative to the salesperson to the scheduler to the installers was knowledgeable, polite, easy to work with and professional. The installation went smoothly due to the skill and hard work of the installers and the windows look great. It seems like everyone was proud of their role in the Lindus team."

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July 18, 2023

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July 5, 2023

"The guys worked very hard and the windows look nice and operate very smoothly. I'm happy with my SeasonGuard choice!"

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Eagan, MN
May 26, 2023

"Professional and courteous installment."

Daniel B.
Fridley, MN
March 20, 2023

"We live in an old house with old windows, including a large round window on the second floor that was leaking. We searched for 18 months for a company that would replace the round window and had no luck. The response was always that replacing it would be too hard and that they wouldn’t be able to guarantee the work. We were so relieved and happy to finally find Lindus. They replaced the round window and three other problem windows, including an old egress window.  We will definitely use Lindus Construction again for our old house needs."

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Minneapolis, MN
March 20, 2023

"Very professional, super quality work, everyone was very pleasant, would highly recommend, will continue to use Lindus for all future projects."

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Chaska, MN
February 18, 2023
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