Window Replacement: What Things Are Covered With Your Warranty

If you think you qualify for window replacement, you may be right. The best way to determine is to start to explore and understand what constitutes a warranty. They vary from company to company and even product to product within the same company.

We researched into some of the top brands that Omaha roofing contractors use for window replacement and summarized it here.

Pella Windows

Pella is a popular brand that other Omaha roofers use to replace damaged windows. In fact, Mutual Roofing primarily uses Pella and here’s why. They have a local warranty representative which expedites the claims process. Their local representative is accessible and due to locality, very familiar with the weather conditions of Omaha.

The Pella warranty covers up to 10 years of product plus labor and installation. The first two years are covered for free and then there is a nominal fee of $75/product for each replacement visit. There are slight variations in warranty period and coverage depending on the product, however, this is generally what it is. Additionally, we love that their window replacement warranties are transferable to any new homeowners.

Renewal by Andersen Windows

Another brand that we offer to our clients is Renewal by Andersen. They offer an impressive 20-year warranty on their glass and fibrex material (frame, sash, exterior grilles). Once you qualify for a window replacement, the new window is covered for the remainder of the original 20-year period.

There are also 10-year warranties on the non-glass components such as handles, hinges, insect screens, etc. and for the exterior color finish. Though many roofing contractors can install their products, Renewal by Andersen only allows for their team to do so. The best part is all their warranties on products, labor, and installation is transferrable to the next homeowner.

Gerkin Windows

This is another company that we’ve used for window replacement for homeowners. Much like the other window brands, Gerkin has a limited lifetime warranty that covers their products for a specified period. This varies by product and even has varied coverage for the different window components.

In general, homeowners can expect between 3-20 years of product warranty. Gerkin outlines the different component coverage in their warranty guide. Unlike the other two companies, the Gerkin window replacement warranties are transferrable.

Summary

If you’re researching window replacement, it would be wise to understand what warranties they offer and how they fulfill them. Finding a roofing contractors that is familiar with windows will help guide you to the best company/product for your home. If you think you need window replacement, give us at call at (402) 889-3381 for a FREE inspection of your windows.