Now that you’ve decided on the design of your windows, it is time to face the next big question: What should you choose, pocket, or full-frame window installation? To help you answer that, learn the differences between the two types of home window installation.
Full Frame Installation
Aptly named, full-frame installation or new construction window removes the entire window frame and replaces it with a new one.
This type of installation takes out the frame, trim, sash, siding, casing, and everything that supports or attached to the window. Window installers might opt for a full-frame window replacement for the following obvious reasons:
homeowners wish to change the size or style of their windows
new home construction
rotten and severely damaged window frames that are beyond repair
address poor insulating properties
Pocket Installation
Also called insert window replacement, the pocket installation allows a new window to fit in your existing window frame. Although the window installer should remove the sashes and exteriors tops of double windows to make room for the new unit, the original frame, siding, and casing are still intact.
Window installers may opt for a pocket window replacement due to the following reasons:
avoid damages on the homeowner’s exterior material like brick or stucco
the new window is still the same as the previous one
no issues with the quality of the window frame
What is the best type of installation for your windows?
Each type of installation works depending on the scenarios listed above. And of course, choosing the right method will offer the most benefits. Talk to a reliable window installer about your preference–size, material, style and other properties. Above all else, make sure to choose the right window installer to do the job.
HTR Windows offers professional window installation services around Toronto. Feel free to reach us for anything window-related queries.
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