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Window Installation in Lawrence, NY

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Fitted square
Sealed & flashed
Interior trim

A window is a hole in the wall that has to stay dry, tight and square for decades. When a window is installed well, nobody thinks about it. When it is installed badly, you feel the draft, hear the wind and eventually find stained trim or soft wood around the frame. Window installation in Lawrence has the added challenge of coastal weather: wind-driven rain, humid summers and winters that cycle between freezing and thawing.

EM Construction installs replacement windows, which Ervin Cruz listed among the doors-and-windows work the crew regularly takes on. The window itself is only part of the job. The opening has to be measured, the old frame removed cleanly, the new unit set level and plumb, flashed and insulated, and the interior and exterior trim restored.

Older houses in the Five Towns often have openings that have moved slightly over the decades. We measure the actual opening rather than relying on the size printed on an old plan, because a window ordered a quarter-inch off is a window that gets shimmed badly or sent back.

Signs your windows should be replaced

Drafts you can feel near a closed window, or curtains that move when the heat is on
Condensation or fogging between the glass panes, which means a seal has failed
Sashes that stick, will not stay open or will not lock
Soft, discolored or peeling wood on the sill or frame, which can mean water has been getting in
Noticeably higher heating bills in rooms with old single-pane windows
Rattling or whistling in windy weather

What affects the cost of window installation

The window unit usually makes up the biggest part of the price, but installation conditions matter too:

The number and size of windows, with larger or custom-shaped units costing more to order and handle
The window type and materials, such as vinyl, wood or composite frames and glass options
Whether the old frame, sill or surrounding wall needs repair once the old window is out
Access: second-story or hard-to-reach windows take more time and equipment
Interior and exterior trim and paint work needed to finish the opening
Whether you buy the windows yourself or we help source them

How a window gets installed

Measure the opening
We measure width and height at several points and check the opening for square, since older frames are rarely identical top to bottom. Accurate measurements decide whether the window fits.
Remove the old unit
The old window and any failing trim come out carefully so the surrounding wall and siding are disturbed as little as possible.
Inspect and repair the opening
We check the sill and framing for rot or damage. Anything soft is repaired before the new window goes in.
Set, level and flash
The new window is set plumb and level, shimmed, fastened and flashed so water drains out instead of in. Gaps are insulated.
Finish trim and caulk
Interior casing and exterior trim are installed or restored, caulked and painted so the new window looks like part of the house.

Why EM Construction for window installation

A window crew that does not also do carpentry, drywall and paint leaves you with a new window and a rough opening to patch. We do the full opening, from removing the old frame to the final coat of paint on the trim.

We have worked on older houses where nothing is quite square. That experience means we shim and adjust to the real opening instead of forcing a standard window into a nonstandard hole, which is what causes most air and water leaks.

We install and replace windows in Lawrence and nearby Five Towns neighborhoods including Lawrence, NY and Hewlett, NY.

Window Installation questions, answered

How long does it take to replace a window?

A standard replacement usually takes a few hours per window once the unit is on hand. Windows that need sill repair or custom trim take longer. We give you a time estimate when we measure.

Should I replace all my windows at once?

Not necessarily. Starting with the worst windows or the ones in the rooms you use most spreads the cost. Doing them all at once can save on setup and give the house a matching look, and we can help you decide.

Will replacing windows lower my energy bills?

It can help, especially with old single-pane windows or ones with failed seals, but results depend on the windows you choose and how well the house is otherwise insulated. We do not promise specific savings.

Do I need a permit to replace windows?

In many cases a like-for-like replacement in the same opening does not, but changing the size of an opening usually does. Rules vary by village or town, so check with the building department covering your address.

Do you install both the window and the trim?

Yes. We handle the window installation and the interior and exterior trim around it so the finished opening looks complete.