{"id":1326,"date":"2018-08-24T15:47:57","date_gmt":"2018-08-24T15:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/?p=1326"},"modified":"2018-08-24T15:53:18","modified_gmt":"2018-08-24T15:53:18","slug":"why-now-is-the-best-time-for-window-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/why-now-is-the-best-time-for-window-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Now is the Best Time for Window Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tis\u2019 the season for window replacements! Actually&#8211; if you\u2019re in Southern California, you have a pretty big window of time to get this type of home improvement project done. You just want to be sure weather is warm, that way you won\u2019t feel too displaced during the process.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>Why Right Now Is the Best Time to Replace Your Windows<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Window replacement is a home improvement project you\u2019re putting off. It\u2019s not a glamorous or fun one, but some good news for homeowners: if you\u2019re just planning on retrofitting your windows, it\u2019s much quicker and far less expensive than you may realize. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1275\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?resize=1080%2C532&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows and doors for indoor outdoor lifestyle in Southern California\" width=\"1080\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?w=2040&amp;ssl=1 2040w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?resize=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?resize=768%2C378&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?resize=1024%2C504&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-28-at-12.43.39-PM.png?resize=1080%2C532&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is Retrofitting, Exactly?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retrofitting your windows means to remove the old parts and replace with new glass part. Unlike buying entirely new windows and installing those, when you retrofit, you don\u2019t need siding, stucco, or drywall. For experienced general contractors like us, it\u2019s super easy. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is My House Eligible for Retrofitting?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most ideal homes for retrofitting \u00a0are going to be those built around 1964. For the average tract home, measuring about 2500 sq feet, you can\u00a0have an entirely retrofitted home in a day! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-241\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Front-Brick-Exterior-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C586&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Front-Brick-Exterior-1.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Front-Brick-Exterior-1.jpg?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Front-Brick-Exterior-1.jpg?resize=768%2C416&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-Front-Brick-Exterior-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C555&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Summer Savings on Window Replacement<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right now, our partners at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lionwindowsanddoors.com\">Lion Windows and Doors<\/a> are offering an Incredible Summer promotion on Milgard brand windows and doors through Aug. 31st: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can receive up to $2,500 in rebates when you buy a 5+ select windows and patio doors.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_874\" style=\"width: 1958px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-874\" class=\"size-full wp-image-874\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lion-Windows-and-Doors.png?resize=1080%2C478&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lion-Windows-and-Doors.png?w=1948&amp;ssl=1 1948w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lion-Windows-and-Doors.png?resize=300%2C133&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lion-Windows-and-Doors.png?resize=768%2C340&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lion-Windows-and-Doors.png?resize=1024%2C453&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lion-Windows-and-Doors.png?resize=1080%2C478&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click to Shop Windows &amp; Doors<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in touch with Lion Windows &amp; Doors:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tel: 310.800.1585 |\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fax: 877.481.0194 |\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@lionwindowsanddoors.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-840\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Japan-Living.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Japan-Living.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Japan-Living.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows &amp; Doors Eligible for Promotion: <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$15 per Style Line\u00ae Series window<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$25 per Tuscany\u00ae Series &amp; Montecito\u00ae Series window<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$50 per Tuscany Series, Montecito Series or Classic Series patio door (when included with an order of 5 or more items)<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b>How Long Will Retrofitting or Replacing My Windows &amp; Doors Take?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinyl windows in white or tan\/almond and some in pre-painted bronze, have just a two week lead time. That means from the second you give put down a deposit, you can have a whole new home in a month. When you start customizing elements like finishes and changing paint colors or adding fancier hardware, you start adding time, of course. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-250\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mediterranean-entry.jpg?resize=500%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"mediterranean-entry\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mediterranean-entry.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mediterranean-entry.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tis\u2019 the season for window replacements! Actually&#8211; if you\u2019re in Southern California, you have a pretty big window of time to get this type of home improvement project done. You just want to be sure weather is warm, that way you won\u2019t feel too displaced during the process. 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