If your house is old, your windows and doors are probably also old, fading, and ugly. The doors have also started warping. This is a great sign they need to be replaced with new ones. If you just finished putting up your new home structure, the last step is usually to install doors and windows.

Putting up the structure was neither an easy task, nor will the installation process be a walk in the park. Here are some essential things to know if you are replacing or installing new windows and doors on a new structure.

• What to Do Before the Installation

• Talk to an experienced installer and explain everything. Let the installer know how many doors and windows you want to install, the styles, such as heritage bifold doors, and the window's size. You can also talk about the material. The installer will schedule an installation date. Do not fail to ask any questions that you need clarity.
• When the scheduled day comes, your installer will come to access your house. Some will ask you to provide some tools for installation. Ensure everything is ready. If you need to make adjustments on your door or window, ensure you tell the installer prior.
• Clear the working area to ensure nothing stands in the way. This is to make your installer comfortable. If the room has tables and chairs, you will be required to remove them. If you think that the exercise is a bulky one, you can completely clear the room.
• Keep your pets safe in a room to avoid injuries and distractions as the installer does their work. Keep any doors that the installer will need to use accessible and open.
• Ensure there is ample space outside to make them comfortable as they work. If they have vehicles, it is your responsibility to find a good packing for them.
• The installer should check if all installation tools are available and measure the door or window to see if it fits well in the space. If there are power tools to be used, ensure you point out the power outlets.
• The installer will come with drop cloths for covering the floor and furniture to protect them from dirt. If they do not have drop cloths, improvise.

The installation team will remove everything on your window during the process, meaning it will be an open space. This will be a great source of cold. Ensure you keep warm, and keep your family warm too to avoid infections caused by the cold.

After the process, the installer might support the new window with props for a day or two to make sure it dries. Ensure you keep your children and pets out of that place to protect them from accidents. 

• Will the Installer Clean Up After Installation?

If you are installing replacement windows and doors, your room will likely be in a big mess. This is because there are two processes involved; removing the old window and installing the new one. Before the installation process begins, ask the installer if they will tidy up. A good installer should tidy up your room after working on it. However, the room might smell dust or new paint afterward, which will disappear after some time.

• How Long Will the Installation Process Take?

This depends on the type of window being installed. On average, a window should take 1 to 2 hours. If it is a replacement window, there will be time taken to remove the old one and install the new one, meaning it might take longer.

• What Happens if There is a Problem With the New Window?

Most issues you will encounter after an installation are correctable. Since you have the installer's contacts, you can always call them to ask questions. If you think the windows and doors are unsafe and might fall, causing accidents, they will come to fix them for you.

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The installer should also guide you on precautions and safety measures to take before the window dries up. If the window or door type needs special attention, the installer will tell you about them. Do not let them go when you have not asked all your questions.