Lakewood, Colorado Window Replacement
Last updated on 01/11/2022
Lakewood window replacement is a fun company to work with, especially in Colorado where scenic views are the order of every day. Anyone who wants to really enjoy their work and be able to take this in on a regular basis should find a quality provider to work with doing this business. Then, instead of being one of the employees on the inside only enjoying the view behind Colorado window glass, you can be the one putting glass up to help them bring a little of the outside world inside. When you enjoy your replacement window work like this, then you are very passionate about learning all you can about it. If this is the case, then make sure you equip yourself with enough answers to take care of customers' various questions as they come up.
One way to become a trusted source of information and work is to make replacement window information available to your clients. When they are asking about the best way to take care of windows or which models should be used in certain places, you can give them this data without asking for anything in return. By doing that, you are giving yourself more exposure than you could ever pay for. You are also building up a trusting relationship with your future clients before they ever purchase anything from your Lakewood window replacement company. Finally, when they do make a purchase, they will be more likely to stick around and become a loyal part of your Lakewood clientele. All of this will be due to your reaching out to them when they had a need and providing them the answer they needed.
Establishing a Reliable Lakewood Reputation
You will also find that word spreads around for your Lakewood window replacement company as the local authority on all things having to do with replacement window concerns. Where other providers may be purchasing television or radio commercials, you will have an edge because you'll be on the street not only seeing what people's biggest worries are, but answering them and taking care of a need. This is the absolute best way to build up a Lakewood window replacement establishment that is going to be around for many years to come. Finding a vendor in Colorado that is not trying to take advantage of them or drain them for every dollar they're worth is a value to many customers in Lakewood, and by being that person or company, you have the chance to get a following of repeat customers and personal referrals that would have been out of reach any other way.
Also, you might want to offer up some information online regarding frequently asked questions that your Lakewood customers come to you with. If your future customers are unable to get in touch with you for one reason or another, then this can be a substitute for immediate help. Catering to their desire to research Lakewood window replacement at 2:00a.m. is just another way to become more visible and stand out in the crowd of companies around the state. When you implement replacement window tools this like, you are doing something that is out of the norm and unexpected. Most people pay big money for this sort of distinction but you can achieve it just by listening to your Lakewood customers and actually meeting them on the level of everyday CO convenience.
Increasing Replacement Window Sales
At this point, you may be saying to yourself, "That's great, but how do I sell windows?" This is how you sell windows. You become a trusted friend and access point for answers on everything to do with the subject and then give them follow-up information as well, such as how to care for their Lakewood window replacement. Offering services like this before and after the sale will increase your referrals many times over and will soon earn you the reputation as the place to be when it comes to getting the right Lakewood window replacement provider. There are many more tips like this online and they are free to access. As a company owner in CO, you will want to educate yourself on the shopping habits of your Lakewood customers as much as you can.
It's not going to do any good to go through all this preparation and then offer less-than-stellar customer service during the job. Make sure that your Lakewood window replacement crew is polite and efficient, and that they double check their own work. Getting called back out to a job site to make corrections is only going to lower your credibility and your future sales as a Lakewood window replacement contractor. Instead, do it right the first time, every time, and your replacement window clients will continue to bring you CO business.
Lakewood, Colorado U-Factor and SHGC Ratings for Replacement Windows
When shopping for replacement windows in Lakewood, Colorado or any of its counties, including Adams County, Arapahoe County, Denver County, and Jefferson County, it is extremely important to purchase windows (and doors) with the correct u-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) as rated by Energy Star.
Energy Star determines the u-factor and SHGC that will give you the most energy efficienct replacement windows, skylights, and doors based on your county's climate zone.
The climate zone assigned to your county takes into account how extreme the seasons are in your area. How warm and cold it gets in Lakewood determines how well your new windows will need to keep out the cold air and the hot sun.
Below, you will find a table with the climate zones and corresponding u-factor and SHGC ratings for Lakewood, Colorado and Lakewood's metro area counties including: Adams County CO, Arapahoe County CO, Broomfield County CO, Clear Creek County CO, Denver County CO, Douglas County CO, Elbert County CO, Gilpin County CO, Jefferson County CO, and Park County CO.
The climate zone, u-factor and SHGC listed for your county in the Lakewood, CO area will help you to determine which replacement windows, skylights, and doors will maximize energy savings for your home.
To find the Energy Star recommended u-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for your county in the Lakewood metro area, simply do the following:
- Find your county in the left most column.
- Find your climate zone in the orange box to the right of the column with your county's name.
- Under the orange box with your climate zone, find the dark grey box with the product you are looking for - window replacements, new doors, or skylights.
- Under the product type, you will find the best u-factor and shgc as determined by Energy Star.
- When getting quotes from contractors, be sure that your window replacements, new skylights, and/or replacement doors have these ratings to maximize energy efficiency in your home.
| Counties | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adams County CO Arapahoe County CO Clear Creek County CO Denver County CO Douglas County CO Elbert County CO Gilpin County CO Jefferson County CO Park County CO |
Northern Climate Zone | |
| Windows | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.00 or more | |
| 0.31 | 0.35 or more | |
| 0.32 | 0.40 or more | |
| Skylights | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.50 or less | Any | |
| Solid Doors (No Glass) | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.17 or less | No Rating | |
| Doors with Less than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.25 or less | 0.25 or less | |
| Doors with More than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.40 or less | |
If you don't see your home's county above, use the u-factor and solar heat gain co-efficient (SHGC) search tool below to search for your Lakewood, CO area county's recommended window efficiency ratings.
Use the table above or the tool below to search for the specific u-factor and SHGC for your county so that you are educated and have this information on hand in order to maximize the financial return on your investment in new windows, new skylights and/or new doors in the Lakewood, Colorado area.
Remember to research thoroughly prior to making a window replacement or replacement door purchase, regardless of whether you are installing the windows and doors yourself or having them installed by a licensed professional contractor.
Lakewood Window Suppliers
Below you will find a list of local window retailers, contractors, installers, and manufacturers in the Lakewood area.
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