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FEATURES
Independent Contractor
If you are hiring a local independent contractor, always
make sure that you check references and make sure that the
contractor is registered with the state as a home improvement
contractor. In Pennsylvania, you can visit http://attorneygeneral.gov to find out if a contractor is registered as required by the
Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA). If the
contractor is not registered, move on to someone who is. Also,
check contractor ratings with the Better Business Bureau, and
make sure that he or she has current insurance coverage.
It's best to get quotes from three or four different contractors and choose the middle price, never the lowest. Always
have a contract before allowing work to start, and do your
research to know what window they are selling. Choose a quality window from a reputable national manufacturer with a top
American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
rating and Energy Star certification.

Independent Building Materials Dealer

may pay a little more, you will have the peace of mind in
knowing that the dealer will still be there if you need replacement parts or repairs. Dealers also provide a higher-quality
product with all of the required government certifications and
manufacturer warranties.
A dealer will have a greater variety of manufacturers and
options from which to choose, and their employees are generally full-time, well trained and educated local career people
who will provide you with the greatest professional assistance.
Additionally, the order process is much easier, often requiring
only one stop at the store to choose your windows and set up
an installation schedule that's convenient for you. Most often,
the person that comes to your home to measure is the professional installer, not a salesperson. The installer will be able
to answer more questions, make suggestions, and explain the
installation process in great detail.
Additionally, dealers and their employees are experienced
to know what they are looking at, familiar with housing construction in the area, and probably make far fewer mistakes in
measuring properly and ordering the correct materials.

If you are not comfortable hiring an independent contractor, choose a reputable local independent building materials
dealer who also provides installation services. Although you

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