Window Replacement is the ultimate refresh! It brings light, life, and style to your home. While enhancing your quality of life, replacement windows are also considered a smart investment. A professionally installed home window replacement will enhance your home’s resale value. The investment can also come with immediate returns. New vinyl windows can significantly reduce energy bills and have a transferable lifetime warranty.
However, studies show that most homeowners drop out of the market due to confusion.
Sadly, this happens because the homeowner is being sold instead of listened to, which generally leads to mistrust and confusion. As a home improvement company, Kusiak considers the big picture because a well-educated and happy customer will call us again whenever needed.
Simply put, what differentiates Kusiak from a window company is we help our customers find the right fit!
According to Dave Kusiak, “Kusiak aligns itself with an educated customer. By carefully listening to our customers’ needs (and budget) our estimators can help them find the right fit! Not overspend, but spend the right amount. The right fit is different for everyone.
For some customers, it’s all about style, with less consideration given to energy efficiency or longevity. This customer might choose natural wood window replacements. For other customers, it’s about value and efficiency. This customer will likely choose vinyl. Our job is to help the customer find the right fit!
Most Porter County and Lake County homeowners will choose a retrofit, vinyl replacement window regardless of the material used, brand, or style. When a homeowner is educated, and all factors are considered, most people will choose a retrofit window over a new construction window.
Retrofit windows outperform mass-produced windows, are superior in quality and fit, and are energy efficient, fitting Northwest Indiana like a glove.
But Retrofit windows also save you a fortune in installation costs. The money you save from tearing up your home can be used to upgrade the quality of your window. Most home improvement contractors advise you to get the best replacement window that fits your budget. Spending less on installation and more on the window optimizes your budget and performance.
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It might surprise you, but most big-name window brands you see advertised are not retrofit, meaning that instead of making the replacement window to fit the home, the home must be reconstructed to fit the window.
For instance, new construction windows, such as Anderson, Pella, and Marvin, are made to standard sizes and designed to be installed before brick, siding, and drywall.
In a recent article called, Window Replacement | The Essential Guide for NWI, Kusiak’s legendary contractor Bob Popovich is quoted. “While nationwide companies make great products, they manufacture stock-size windows. These windows require you to tear up your home to fit the window dimensions.”
With over 50 years as owner of Steel City and now Kusiak’s window replacement contractor, Popovich has learned that many window companies will bait you with a national brand’s new construction window. These windows are built to scale and seem like a decent deal until you factor in installation costs and the cost of modifying your home’s structure.
“These windows are meant to be installed into openings framed to the window companies’ factory specs.” When you think you know the price, everything changes. This form of bait and switch is a big reason why so many people get confused and end their customer journey! The window replacement cost of a new construction window might seem to fit a budget until you factor in the installation cost, which is three times greater than a retrofit window.
Finding best-practice solutions differentiates a Home Improvement Contractor from a window company. As a home improvement company, our focus is repeat business and maintaining a long-term relationship. Retrofit windows, especially vinyl replacement windows, don’t have many after-sale issues, so they have lifetime and 5-year labor warranties.
Part of Kusiak’s value position is its solid reputation for integrity and transparency. Growing up in the region teaches you that your reputation is everything! Many window companies will bait you with a fraudulent window discount on an antiquated window or a new construction window and “sock it” to you later. The confusion created by the window salesman is by design. This deception confuses the homeowner, and they quit shopping for windows.
Another common tactic in the window industry is selling old, antiquated windows. It’s like buying an outdated computer- you might get a discount, but you’ll soon regret it when the window leaks or fails to provide energy savings. At Kusiak, we’re committed to providing high-quality, modern replacement windows that you’ll never regret purchasing.
It’s natural to begin your customer journey by searching “window replacement cost.” Popovich states, “It’s understandable that people want to begin their customer journey by searching the web for replacement Windows prices. Unfortunately, that’s a tough question because so many variables are involved. This is why you see so many fraudulent discounts by window companies. But typically, somebody can expect to spend between $600 to $1000 for a good quality window professionally installed and a complete job that includes everything. And this is a realistic view. It is a retrofit window for NWI conditions and the newest technology!”
But the right fit needs to be precise. Kusiak begins every customer journey by carefully listening to the homeowner’s unique needs. “We cover the best solutions that include three options. Kusiak considers them like Olympic Medals: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. While all are great offerings, this helps the customer find the right fit without overspending.
Once the customer’s questions are satisfied, we measure and survey the home for accuracy. Measurement is vital in executing a perfect fit! As a complete home improvement company, we then recommend visiting the Kusiak Planning Center for a closer look. We can also bring samples to the homeowner.
Read More: Window Replacement | The Essential Guide for Northwest Indiana
Kusiak partners with market-focused window replacement manufacturers, such as the American Window Alliance, To ensure that the windows are designed for Northwest Indiana’s severe weather conditions. Regional Window replacement manufacturers can also reduce lead time and quality control. These regional manufacturers also offer customized colors, such as the uber-popular black vinyl replacement windows.
The type of window you choose should also fit the unique Northwest Indiana climate and the homeowner’s goals. For instance, a wood replacement window offers our customers a warm, classical look but doesn’t hold up well to Lake County and Porter County’s harsh weather. While it looks nice, form follows function. The homeowner may opt for a window engineered for Lake County and Porter County climate.
Aluminum Replacement windows are extremely strong and composed of a thin frame, which allows for more space for glass. However, metal is a poor insulator, so it can’t compete with modern vinyl windows for energy efficiency and reduces AC and heating bills.
Kusiak Construction is a home improvement company that offers most brands, makes, and models. However, vinyl replacement windows are hard to top when installing a home replacement window that fits Northwest Indiana like a glove.
When combined with professional measurement and installation, vinyl windows offer superior performance while reducing the homeowner’s total cost.
Vinyl replacement windows have few after-sale issues and consequently can feature lifetime warranties. When installed by professional contractors, vinyl windows come with 5-year labor warranties. As a home remodeling company, the best long-term relationships begin with superior performance and continue with strong warranty coverage. Vinyl windows live up to expectations.
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Black Vinyl Windows | NWI’s Hottest Home Improvement Trend
Why Vinyl Windows fit NWI like a Glove
As a Home Improvement Company, Kusiak Construction’s customers want style and performance. Few investments can refresh a home’s curb appeal like new replacement windows.
For people who love to express their individuality, it’s hard to beat home improvements’ hottest trend: Vinyl Black Windows and Dark Vinyl Windows.
Flip through the Hawthorne and Belmont brochures and have fun imagining what can be, unburdened by what has been. Choose from 12 popular colors. Custom colors are also available—we’ll match any color
Read More: Black Vinyl Windows | NWI’s Hottest Home Improvement Trend
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Hawthorne Vinyl Windows
The Hawthorne Series from Alliance Windows will set your Northwest Indiana home apart with its energy-star performance and region-tough components.
Includes insulated glass, full Clear-Vue screens, and a window glass breakage warranty and comes with our exclusive Assurance Plus* Limited Lifetime Warranty
Double-Hung Vinyl Window
Two vertically sliding sashes that tilt to the inside for easy cleaningHeavy walled .070 extruded frame
Closed cell compression seal at sloped sill
Tri-Fin weather strip
3/4′′ Insulated glass provides optimum energy efficiency
InnovativE® Warm Edge Spacer and High-Performance Low E glass with Argon Gas fill
Constant Force Coil Balance System
The double-strength glass is standard
Narrow line design provides optimal glass exposure
Double-strength glass is standard
The sash opens 90 degrees with standard hardware
Premium hardware is included
Multi-point locking system
Tri-Fin weather strip
Bay & Bow Windows Vinyl Windows
Adjustable turn-buckle cable system for maximum support from the top
Knee brace supports are optional
Standard seat-board (R-9) available in unfinished or pre-finished Oak or Birch
The interior edge is finished with an edged banding
The Interior has pre-mitered interior stops
Weatherproof vinyl cap system for maximum weather protection
Vinyl Door
3/4” insulating glass is standard and can accommodate up to 1-1/4” IG package
4-3/4” overall frame depth, available with and without a nail fin
InnovativE® warm edge spacer
Two-point locking hardware
Heavy-duty extruded screen with adjustable rollers
Four heavy-duty rollers on the operable panel
Color-matched designer handle
Double weather stripped interlocking sashes
Optional Door Features
Blinds between glass
Foot lock for added security
A wide variety of grid patterns and styles are available
Keyed lock available
3-1/2” exterior flat casing; welded and mitered corners with a J-channel
The Belmont Series from Alliance Window Systems features quality and performance in many styles and configurations. The Belmont Series is engineered and manufactured to meet Northern Energy Star ratings and excellent for Northwest Indiana severe weather.
All Belmont Series windows feature our InnovativE® insulated glass with double-strength glass as a standard. They are available in 12 standard exterior colors in all configurations. All Alliance Windows by Midway come with our exclusive Assurance Plus* Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Cam lock draws sashes closer together for a positive lock
Integral interlock at meeting rail
Heavy-walled PVC framing
Closed-cell compression seal at sloped sill
Tri-Fin weather strip: three layers of weather stripping are standard on all sashes
3/4′′ Insulated glass for optimal energy efficiency
InnovativE® Warm Edge Spacer and High-Performance Low-E glass with argon gas fill
The double-strength glass is the standard
Three layers of weather stripping are standard on all sashes
Constant force coil balance
Full lift rails • Balance covers
Single Hung Vinyl Windows
One vertically sliding lower sash that tilts in for cleaning and one fixed upper glass.
Let more natural light into your home with a Belmont Series Picture Window. Picture Windows are non-operable windows that pair beautifully with our standard operable windows. Alone or combined with other windows, a Picture Window is an excellent way to showcase your view. A Belmont Series Picture Window is a beautiful addition to any home.
Cam lock action draws sashes closer together for a positive lock
Integral interlock at meeting rail
Heavy-walled PVC frame
3/4′′ Insulating glass provides optimum energy efficiency
The Alliance Replacement Patio Door was designed with a maximum glass area to capture the light while conquering the elements. Through design and engineering, the door displays exceptional strength while minimizing frame area.
The Alliance Replacement Patio Door’s “easy touch” operation allows moveable panels to glide smoothly with minimum effort.
Kusiak Construction is a full-service window contractor, which means we handle everything from the initial sale to ordering, permitting, and disposal. As a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor, we are area-market-focused and familiar with the code and requirements in Northwest Indiana.
You wouldn’t drive a car without insurance! So why would you risk your biggest investment—your roof—without checking to see if your contractor is licensed, insured, and bonded? Check out Kusiak’s license page. We don’t just make your family safe and comfortable; we protect you long after the job is done!
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