This will depend on where you purchase them. Many window companies offer installation. It has been our experience that this may not be your best choice. Many installers are contracted by the window companies per job or per window. This simply means they install your windows and move on to the next job. In addition, there are factors in the installation that installers do not address, and yes, even the salespeople don't inform you of, until you realize it at the installation.

After you have removed a window, install the new one. Do one window at a time, so you don't have a bunch of open windows. Plus if you need to stop for any reason, you can without worrying about rain or bugs coming in uninvited. Before you install the new windows, remove the screens and slider units. This will make them lighter and easier to handle. Once the window is in place, re-install just the sliding unit. This is necessary to ensure that the window is installed correctly and operates smoothly. Leave the screens out until the entire installation process is complete. Doing so will help prevent the screens from getting ripped or damaged during installation. With the window in the hole, let it rest on the sill.

Decorative exterior window shutters tend to be made of wood or faux wood. These are usually attached to the side of the exterior windows and painted to match the trim or the door of the house. These shutters consist of one panel on each side of the window. These panels does not open or close, but remain affixed to the side of the window. These are often added to houses to increase the curb appeal of the house.

Solid exterior window shutters can look the same as the decorative windows, only they're built to shut. These shutters are made of wood panels. Many of them also contain decorative outside panels to add a little pizzazz to the shutter. These shutters are very effective at keeping out the cold in the winter and the heat in the summer. Roll-down metal shutters and Bahama shutters are two types of exterior window shutters that are used as emergency shutters. These shutters are not used on a daily basis because they block all sunlight from the house. They also don't keep out the heat because that's not what they're meant to do.

Emergency exterior window shutters are used when a massive storm such as a hurricane or a tornado is en route. These shutters are made of sturdier materials such as metal or steel and they are not attractive. However, they will prevent your windows from breaking during a natural disaster. This will keep you and your family safer.