Wallside Windows Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should I choose Wallside Windows?
Wallside Windows is a three-generation, family-owned Michigan-based manufacturer and installer of high-quality replacement windows. We’re known for our affordable quality windows, for providing trustworthy customer service and for the 35-year guarantee that accompanies our windows. Wallside’s vinyl windows are more durable and less expensive to maintain than other options.
Where is Wallside Windows based?
Our Wallside Windows factory is located in Taylor, Michigan. The factory is also home to our offices. Wallside Windows and doorwalls are made right here, at our own factory. We also operate several locations throughout Michigan that allow us to quickly move custom-made windows from our factory closer to your home, speeding up the installation process for customers in metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, West Michigan, the Lansing area, Flint area and areas around Toledo, Ohio.
What areas does Wallside Windows service?
The Wallside Windows team manufactures and installs windows for customers across most of Michigan’s lower peninsula and Northern Ohio. Our sales and service area includes all of metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, the Flint area, the tri-cities area around Midland, Bay City and Saginaw, Lansing and central Michigan, the Grand Rapids region, Kalamazoo and West Michigan. If you want to know whether Wallside Windows are available for your home, give us a call at 1-800-521-7800.
What kind of window projects does Wallside Windows do?
Wallside handles residential and commercial window replacement with a focus on houses, mobile homes, apartment buildings, even offices.
What style of windows will Wallside replace?
We manufacture a wide-range of window styles, including, double-hung, casement, awning casement, double-sliding, center vent or end vent sliding, picture windows, bay windows, bow windows and specialty windows. We are also well known for our doorwalls which are sliding patio doors.
What materials does Wallside use for its windows?
Our high-quality, vinyl Wallside Windows are custom-manufactured at our factory in Taylor, Michigan. All of our Wallside Windows are energy efficient and contain a Low-E - or low emissive – technology and argon gas that helps regulate temperature, keeping families comfortable despite the weather outside. At Wallside Windows we also install customer-friendly FlexScreen window screens with our double hung and sliding windows. These are simple to use, flex into place – with frames out of sight – and improve sightlines compared to windows with aluminum screens.
Choosing Wallside Windows
What are the benefits of energy efficient new windows?
Investing in upgrades like new vinyl windows or a new sliding doorwall can do more than just save you money on heating or cooling bills, it can enhance safety and comfort. High-quality, properly-installed windows improve energy efficiency all year long. Wallside Windows are made to withstand the harshest elements and built to last.
How can I tell it’s time to replace my windows?
The trim paint is chipping. The glass is foggy. The old windows just don’t keep the chill out like they used to. That’s when you know it’s time to call Wallside. Wallside Windows manages projects year-round, in almost any weather, so there is no wrong time to replace your windows. Consider this a home improvement that lasts.
What is the typical lifespan of new replacement windows?
Windows that are well-maintained can last more than two decades. And our Wallside Windows come with a 35-year guarantee.
What can I expect after a free consultation to replace my windows?
After your first call, a Wallside sales representative will come to your home to discuss window styles and promotions before providing a quote. The visit takes less than an hour. After you place your order, a Wallside Measure Technician will come to your home to record the exact measurements for your windows and obtain any other details the installation crew will need. Once the windows are custom-built, the installation crew will complete the job at your home.
Who will complete the work in my home?
Installers who work with Wallside Windows are true experts with years of experience in this field. These crews help make sure that your custom-built, top-quality Wallside Windows are installed perfectly and maximize energy efficiency in your home. Our team at the factory ensures installers have everything they need to do the job right the first time.
How are Wallside Windows so much more affordable than other options?
Customers who compare a Wallside Windows estimate to estimates from other window companies are often surprised by the low price from Wallside. Because we have our own factory, Wallside is able to cut out the middlemen and get high-quality, custom-made windows into your home without many of the extra costs that other companies must pass along to their customers.
Your Wallside Windows project
How soon will my professionally-installed window replacement project begin?
From the initial phone call to installation day, the entire process of upgrading to Wallside Windows typically takes 6 to 8 weeks. Our sales and service staff will stay in touch with homeowners for their individual project. Lead times can vary depending on project scope and products purchased.
How long does window installation take?
Expert installers usually start and finish the job in just one day.
What do I need to do to prepare for new window installation?
Clear the area around the windows that are set to be replaced, including blinds and furniture. Remove items from off of the wall. We’ll take care of the rest and leave you with brand new windows and no mess to clean up.
What happens on window installation day?
Homeowners will receive a call between 7-9 a.m. with the time an installation crew will arrive. The crew will cover furniture and floors with tarp or plastic to protect them from any debris. Installers take precautions to prevent any damage during window removal. Aluminum trim and high-quality QUAD® WINDOW foam insulation is added to protect the structure. Windows are remeasured, placed and tested to ensure they open and close properly. Caulk, sills and moldings are added, if ordered. Installers then take time to clean the area and answer any questions about how to use the new windows.
Who do I contact with questions about my window project?
Our service department is always available to answer your questions. Call 1-800-521-7800 or reach out online anytime. Our sales professionals travel all across Michigan and Northern Ohio talking to customers about their window needs. We work closely with homeowners to understand the window replacement project and help them make the best decisions for their home.
Are my new windows backed by a guarantee?
Yes! At Wallside Windows we’re well-known for offering our 35-Year Guarantee on all of the windows we manufacture and install. This guarantee stays with your home, no matter who owns it. It offers peace of mind and added value. At the factory, we keep thousands of replacement parts, carefully catalogued, to handle any sort of repair you might need.
