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Quality Home Improvements recently became an Official Window Wise^TM Contractor. Now, you are probably wondering, what exactly is Window Wise^TM? Window Wise^TM is a replacement window quality assurance program designed to give homeowners peace of mind. They approve window replacement manufacturers and certify window installation contractors.

In the window replacement industry there are many poorly trained installers, poor quality products, and companies that don’t service what they sell. Consumers are seeing this more and more on reality television shows like “Holmes on Homes”. Quality is becoming more and more important, as people are becoming more conscious, that sometimes saving money in the short run doesn’t always mean you will save in the long run.

There are basically five components of Window Wise^TM. They include: Approved Windows, Certified Contractors, Trained and Certified Installers, Random Job Inspections, and Quality Assurance Guarantee. Approved Windows need to be high quality and energy efficient windows. Window Wise^TM feels that it is important to be a trained, certified window dealer and window installation contractor. Also, it is important to register your window replacement job to ensure all product and installation criteria have been met. Window Wise^TM also guarantees a full 5-year transferable guarantee, and random job inspections to ensure contractor workmanship and customer service.

A Window Wise^TM installation ensures that the windows are being installed correctly. Since it is important to most home owners to become more energy efficient, using a Window Wise^TM installer will ensure this. If an energy efficient window isn’t installed correctly, the energy saving benefits and features of the window could create costly problems in the future, but may not be recognized for months or years. Window Wise^TM specifies over 25 criteria for quality and energy efficient installation. For every Window Wise^TM installation, there must be at least one certified and experienced installer on site.

Becoming a certified Window Wise^TM Contractor has specific criteria to ensure quality. Window Wise^TM ensures that their contractors have trained staff that they will do an excellent job, and stand behind their work. Beyond that, the Window Wise^TM Contractor has been in business for 3 years, a proven reputation and financial stability. They need to adhere to the SAWDAC code of ethics, they offer a minimum 5 year workmanship guarantee, and carry a minimum of two million dollars in liability insurance.

Window Wise^TM independently audits and certifies contractors and window manufacturers, and conducts comprehensive window installation training seminars for installers. This ensures that if your replacement windows are Window Wise^TM certified, you have made a wise choice in your selection.

Quality Home Improvements already uses approved Window Wise^TM windows made from Vinyltek. Taking the next step to become certified Window Wise^TM installer just made sense. A Window Wise^TM installation offers a level of confidence and peace of mind not available anywhere else.

Tom and the gang had a great time learning about Window Wise and becoming certified installers. The training ensures that installers use proper installation techniques to ensure that your windows work properly and offer energy saving benefits for many years to come.