Questions and Answers
Welcome to our Questions and Answers page. On this
page, you will find three helpful lists about planning
your remodeling project, common siding
questions, and common windows questions.
Protect your Investment with the
Right Knowledge
Sunset Siding, Windows & Roofing, Inc., as a public service,
lists the following guidelines you’ll need when you begin
your contractual remodeling job.
Selecting a Professional Contractor:
- Employ an established contractor. Remember,
a warranty is only as good as the company that issues it. Be
sure there is a company in existence in the future to make good
on its promises.
- Look for a member of NARI (the National Association
of the Remodeling Industry). It is important that a company recognizes
its responsibilities to the public. The NARI symbol is your assurance
of professionalism.
- Check the remodeling contractor with the
Office of Consumer Affairs. Ask the contractor if they are listed
in the Dunn & Bradstreet Information Service. The inquiry number
for the Better Business Bureau is (312) 832 - 0500 (8 am to 5 pm, Mon. - Fri.). Call to ask if there are any complaints
registered against the contractor.
- Don't blindly accept the lowest bid when
soliciting your project. Be sure the price includes quality materials
and service. Remember, remodeling is an investment in your home.
A shoddy job can devalue your property, and you’ll have
to live with it.
- Ask for homeowner references and follow-up
on them. Satisfied customers are the most important asset of
a responsible remodeler.
- Ask your professional contractor to provide
proof of insurance covering workers’ compensation, property
damage and personal liability.
- Be sure that everything promised by the contractor
is in writing. Even the best contractor may forget if it’s
not on the agreement.
- Building permits are necessary when doing
structural work. Utilize a professional remodeling contractor,
they are familiar with details regarding local building codes
and permits.
* Carefully consider what you can afford.
Determine what you have to borrow and what monthly payments will
keep you within budget. Keep in mind, improvements you envision
will increase your home’s value.
Siding Questions & Answers
from Sunset Siding Windows & Roofing, Inc.
Q. What does
Sunset do as part of a siding contract?
A.
Sunset Siding, Windows & Roofing will:
- remove/replace rotten wood
- build new window casings
- insulate with insulation up to
2" thick
- build out the foundation
- cover all trim with custom-formed,
pvc-coated coil stock
- install your choice of a premium
vinyl siding system
- install a premium vinyl soffit
and fascia system (cover eaves and overhangs)
- complete exterior caulk out
- trim cap out all door jambs and
casings
- clean up and haul away all project
related debris
- put everything in writing
Q. How much
does siding cost?
A. It depends on the size of the job and the material
selected. Siding is priced by the square foot of area and by
the linear feet of eaves and overhangs. Other factors include
the number of windows to trim around, rotten wood replacement
and any additional work. Costs vary greatly from company to company.
Homeowners should always get at least three written estimates!
We often run special sales and promotions
from manufacturers. When we get a substantial discount, we pass
the savings along to you!
Q. How long
will siding last?
A. Major manufacturers offer a lifetime written warranty
against siding failure. Warranties are often transferable in
the event of the sale of the home. Sunset Exteriors offers
an exclusive 100% guarantee on all siding & window installations.
We do it right the first time!
Q. Will siding
help save on heating and cooling bills?
A. Yes. Depending on the actual wood area covered and
the type of insulation, energy savings can exceed 20%.
Q. What special
accessories are offered?
A. Major manufacturers offer a variety of special trim
and accent pieces. Items like special 3 piece corners, fish scales,
beaded soffit panels, window and door treatment as well as different
moldings, all to imitate older style homes and add character
to your home.
Window Questions
& Answers
from Sunset Siding, Windows & Roofing
Q. What does
Sunset do as a part of a window contract?
A. Sunset Siding, Windows & Roofing,
Inc will:
- remove/replace rotten wood
- remove & haul away old prime/storm
windows
- install new thermally insulated
window (from outside in most cases)
- adjust opening so new window
is “square”
- insulate around frame of new
window
- Wrap and flash any exterior wood
framing
- install new casing and stools
on interior (if owner wants new)
- complete exterior caulk out
Q. How much
do windows cost?
A. It depends on the size and style of windows needed
as well as other factors such as; how are the old windows being
removed, is there rotten wood, what optional features are desired.
Costs vary from company to company. Homeowners should always
get at least three written estimates.
*Note: We often run specials sales and promotions
from manufacturers. When we get a substantial discount, we pass
the savings to you!
Q. How long
will windows last?
A. Major manufacturers offer a lifetime written warranty
against framing and part failure. Some include seal of the glass
in that warranty some may offer 20 years on the glass seal. Warranties
are often transferable in the event of the sale of the home.
Sunset offers a 100% guarantee on all window
installations. We do it right the first time!
Q. Will windows
help save on the heating and cooling bills?
A. Yes. Depending on existing insulation in your walls
and amount of air infiltration you currently experience, energy
savings can exceed 40%.
Q. What about
colors?
A. Vinyl windows come in a variety of color choices. Some
manufacturers offer only a couple of color c choices while others
offer more. Current data shows us that the darker colors such
as brown will fade quicker than lighter colors due to the U.V.
rays from the sun.
Q. Does the
interior have to be the same color as the exterior?
A. Major manufacturers offer interior alternates some
offer designer colors choices for the exterior, while others
offer a wood-like laminate for the interior. Yet others offer
an unfinished real wood laminate for the interior if you would
like to stain the inside to match other wood work.
Q. What are
some of the other features offered?
A. Major manufacturers offer items such as a type of Low
E glass filled with argon gas, grids, grooved glass, special
colors, special styles of windows (such as trapezoids) and safety
features.
We hope these short articles have been very
helpful in your decision-making process. If you are ready to
take the next step, why not click the Free
Estimates link and let Sunset Siding, Windows
& Roofing give you a
free quote?
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