{"id":8776,"date":"2026-02-06T15:28:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/?p=8776"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:39:27","slug":"7-signs-your-window-install-didnt-go-as-planned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/fr\/blog\/windows\/7-signs-your-window-install-didnt-go-as-planned\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Signs Your Window Install Didn\u2019t Go as Planned"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8776\" class=\"elementor elementor-8776\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-625813e9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"625813e9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a1a6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35a1a6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7 Signs Your Window Install Didn\u2019t Go as Planned<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f4b059 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6f4b059\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65f51a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65f51a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Getting new windows is supposed to be exciting\u2014you know, the \u201cfresh home upgrade\u201d that brings in more light, better views, and maybe even lowers those heating bills a bit. But let\u2019s be honest, sometimes things don\u2019t go exactly as planned. A window that looks great but doesn\u2019t perform the way it should can be a total headache. If you\u2019ve just had windows installed, <a href=\"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/fr\/\"><strong>M&amp;T Glass<\/strong><\/a> says it\u2019s smart to keep an eye out for a few warning signs. Spotting these early can save you a lot of stress\u2014and money\u2014down the line. Here\u2019s what to look for.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cbe90e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8cbe90e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22de7e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22de7e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Covered Points<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><a href=\"#1\"><strong>Drafts and Sneaky Air Leaks<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2\"><strong>Water Leaks and Moisture Worries<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3\"><strong>Windows That Stick or Won\u2019t Operate Smoothly<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4\"><strong>Misaligned or Crooked Windows<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5\"><strong>Noise and Poor Insulation<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6\"><strong>Condensation Between Glass Panes<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7\"><strong>Damage to Frames, Trim, or Surrounding Walls<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c365873 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c365873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447b86a elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"447b86a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"1\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f49d7e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f49d7e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>1. Drafts and Sneaky Air Leaks<\/strong><\/h3><p>The first thing most people notice when a window install isn\u2019t perfect? <strong>A draft.<\/strong> You might feel a little breeze sneaking in, even when the window is supposed to be \u201csealed tight.\u201d<\/p><p><strong>How to spot it:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>You feel cold air near the edges.<\/li><li>Heating or cooling bills suddenly spike.<\/li><li>Frost or condensation forms on the window frame.<\/li><\/ul><p>These are usually caused by gaps in the seal or improper weatherstripping. Even high-quality windows won\u2019t help if they\u2019re not installed right. A quick call to a pro can make sure everything is snug and energy-efficient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7f7e3a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b7f7e3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/fr\/form\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Quote Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25b1ecd elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"25b1ecd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e0cc15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"8e0cc15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"2\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-982d634 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"982d634\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>2. Water Leaks and Moisture Worries<\/strong><\/h3><p>Nobody wants a new window that\u2019s basically an invitation for water. If you notice water pooling on the sill, paint peeling, or even a faint musty smell, there\u2019s likely a problem with the installation.<\/p><p><strong>Common culprits:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Flashing that wasn\u2019t installed correctly.<\/li><li>A sill that isn\u2019t sloped properly.<\/li><li>Gaps in caulking or frame seals.<\/li><\/ul><p>Even minor leaks can lead to bigger issues like wall damage, mold growth, or insulation problems. It\u2019s best to act fast and get it checked before it becomes a bigger mess.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2486890 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2486890\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65afd23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"65afd23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-757caa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"757caa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>3. Windows That Stick or Won\u2019t Operate Smoothly<\/strong><\/h3><p>A properly installed window should open and close effortlessly. If you\u2019re struggling with a sash that sticks or won\u2019t lock properly, that\u2019s a warning sign.<\/p><p><strong>Red flags:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Extra force is needed to move the window.<\/li><li>Locks feel stiff or don\u2019t align.<\/li><li>The sash rubs against the frame or squeaks.<\/li><\/ul><p>This isn\u2019t just annoying\u2014it can be a safety issue, especially if you need to escape quickly in an emergency. Small adjustments can help, but sometimes the installer needs to realign or rehung the window entirely.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6dd33e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e6dd33e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58ea1dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"58ea1dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"4\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3570e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3570e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>4. Misaligned or Crooked Windows<\/strong><\/h2><p>Step back and take a look. Do your new windows look a bit tilted or uneven? Are the gaps between the trim and wall inconsistent? Misalignment is more than a visual problem\u2014it can affect how the window works and even allow air or water in.<\/p><p><strong>Why it happens:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Measurements were off.<\/li><li>Frames weren\u2019t level or plumb during installation.<\/li><li>Installers rushed the job.<\/li><\/ul><p>Minor misalignments can sometimes be corrected with shims, but bigger issues might require a full reinstall to get it right.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95124a0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"95124a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec999a elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"4ec999a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"5\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04c0309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04c0309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>5. Noise and Poor Insulation<\/strong><\/h3><p>A big selling point of modern windows is sound reduction. If you\u2019re hearing the street, your neighbors, or the wind louder than before, something\u2019s up.<\/p><p><strong>Signs to watch for:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Outdoor noises sound louder indoors.<\/li><li>Rooms feel drafty despite the windows being closed.<\/li><li>Heating or cooling seems to struggle more than usual.<\/li><\/ul><p>The culprit? Often gaps in insulation, caulking, or poorly fitted frames. Fixing this usually involves resealing or insulating around the window to restore both quiet and energy efficiency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5df9e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"fe5df9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9980d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"b9980d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"6\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5eed00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5eed00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>6. Condensation Between Glass Panes<\/strong><\/h3><p>Seeing fog or water trapped between the panes of double- or triple-pane windows is a definite red flag.<\/p><p><strong>What it means:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>The sealed unit failed, reducing energy efficiency.<\/li><li>You can\u2019t clean it away\u2014it\u2019s inside the glass.<\/li><li>Could be caused by rough handling during installation or a manufacturing defect.<\/li><\/ul><p>The fix? Usually replacing the entire glass unit, sometimes under warranty if caught early.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9d6428 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f9d6428\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/mtglass.com\/fr\/form\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get Quote Now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca58b49 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ca58b49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-254da50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"254da50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"7\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2097d45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2097d45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>7. Damage to Frames, Trim, or Surrounding Walls<\/strong><\/h3><p>Even if the window itself looks fine, check the areas around it. Peeling paint, warped frames, or cracked trim often point to poor workmanship.<\/p><p><strong>Things to notice:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Paint bubbling or peeling near the window.<\/li><li>Warped or bowed frames.<\/li><li>Cracks in drywall or trim near fasteners.<\/li><\/ul><p>While it may seem cosmetic at first, these small issues can lead to bigger problems down the road if not addressed quickly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c5a07a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1c5a07a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7dd1b4e9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7dd1b4e9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f58b281\" data-id=\"4f58b281\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f6b7048 elementor-blockquote--skin-border elementor-blockquote--button-color-official elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"5f6b7048\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\tNew windows are meant to make your home more comfortable, beautiful, and energy-efficient. But if you spot drafts, leaks, sticking sashes, misalignment, noise, condensation, or frame damage, don\u2019t ignore it. M&T Glass recommends calling in a professional as soon as possible to inspect and fix the issue before it turns into a bigger headache.\nA proper window install isn\u2019t just about looks\u2014it\u2019s about safety, comfort, and protecting your home\u2019s value. Take a few minutes to check your new windows, and you\u2019ll enjoy a cozy, quiet, and efficient home for years to come.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 Signs Your Window Install Didn\u2019t Go as Planned Getting new windows is supposed to be exciting\u2014you know, the \u201cfresh home upgrade\u201d that brings in more light, better views, and maybe even lowers those heating bills a bit. But let\u2019s be honest, sometimes things don\u2019t go exactly as planned. 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