Ringer Windows vs. Discounted Window Franchises
How is Ringer Different Than Discounted Window Franchises?
At Ringer Windows, we think it’s important that customers understand how super discounted window franchises work. How do they sell replacement windows at prices so low they seem too good to be true? The truth is, there are countless ways they cheapen windows without the average homeowner knowing until it’s too late. This includes discounted window substandard installation and other suspect capabilities. However, we believe most customers want high-quality windows with superior components like ours. They also want installation by competent, professional crews with state-of-the-art techniques and products. In the end, without both high-quality window products and great installers, they’re likely to have poor results. It’s just that simple.
A Discounted Window Story
Part 1. Lured in by a Low Price
We recently replaced an Austin homeowner’s windows in a neighborhood not unlike many we see each week. While doing the installation, a next-door neighbor approached us with an interesting story. They needed windows for their home and obtained four bids. After reviewing them they chose the company with the lowest price. Apparently, the main reason for their selection was that the bid was much, much lower than the other three. The neighbor also confessed they didn’t know much about windows and were lured in by the super low price. Unfortunately, Ringer Windows was not in the original mix.
Part 2. Talked out of Installing Arched Windows
The neighbor’s home had several arched windows in the front which is common in nicer homes with architectural flair. Unfortunately, our story takes a nosedive here! They allowed themselves to be talked into squaring off the arched openings and eliminating associated features. This was based on the window company representative’s claim that arched top windows were cost prohibitive. She also said she didn’t have access to custom-made windows with arches. As you can see, her window company filled in the arch with poorly aligned bricks. We suspect that her Super Discount Window Company did not have the capability to produce radius top windows. Not all window manufacturers can make them. In truth, replacement windows with arched tops are more difficult to build and a bit more expensive. Nonetheless, they’re neither cost prohibitive nor impossible to produce with the right manufacturing technology.
Part 3. An Unhappy Discounted Window Customer
Needless to say, after the neighbor’s squared-off windows were installed they were extremely unhappy. It totally changed the look of their home. They also weren’t thrilled with the sheetrock patch on the interior wall. This, in addition to losing their unique architectural look and the extra light that passed through the radius windows. Finally, there are a lot of reasons why Super Discounted Replacement Window Companies sell for so little. This is reason number 17.
Part 4. Let Ringer Windows Make & Install Your Custom Arched Windows
If you have arched windows please know that they are more complex to produce and do cost a bit more. However, if someone says you can’t keep your arched windows or they’re too expensive, please give Ringer Windows a call! We’ve got you covered with professional grade arched windows and superior installation services! Below are just a few of the thousands of them we’ve manufactured and installed over the years.
