Modernize

• Many Options
• Free Quote
• Helpful Information

Many Options

Because Modernize works with a number of companies to provide and install the windows on its website, the company provides a huge selection of windows for its clients. The companies Modernize works with include the following:

• Andersen
• Lowe’s
• Home Depot
• Loewen
• Ply Gem
• Harvey
• PGT
• Milgard
• Simonton
• Marvin
• Alside
• SilverLine

Free Quote

On its website, Modernize provides an option for a free quote. This is rare to the industry because window projects are individualized to the home and the actual type of window a customer chooses.

However, customers should realize this free quote option is specifically for window repair, whether that be for the entire window, just the glass, or just the frame or hardware. Customers can view the cost of a window by selecting the entire window replacement option, but customers building their home should not be surprised when they use this tool and it only refers to window replacements.

Helpful Information

Because one of the company’s goals is to help homeowners understand the best way to upgrade their home, Modernize provides quality, educational content on its website. On the page about windows, Modernize provides extensive information about energy-efficient windows, window frames, window brands, and types of windows. Under energy efficient window, Modernize explains the pros and cons of double-paned windows, triple-pane windows, thermal pane windows, and energy star ratings. 

Regarding window frames, Modernize gives the ins and outs on vinyl, aluminum, wood, and fiberglass frames. To help consumers understand brands, Modernize links to Andersen, Window World, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Loewen, Ply Gem, Harvey, PGT, and Milgard, among other brands. Finally, Modernize gives the break down for many types of windows:

• Storm windows
• Casement windows
• Bay windows
• Glass Block windows
• Awning windows
• Transom windows
• Sliding windows
• Hopper windows
• Round windows
• Arched windows
• Skylight windows
• Jalousie windows
• Sing Hung windows
• Double Hung windows
• Egress windows
• Picture windows
• Garden windows

• No Warranty Information
• Potential Website Confusion

No Warranty Information

While Modernize provides useful information on general window guidelines and pricing from different window providers, the company does not give any information on warranties. This is likely because Modernize does not provide the windows itself, but works through other companies to provide that service.

Potential Website Confusion

Modernize does an incredible job educating potential clients through the information on its website. However, some of this information could confuse individuals. One example is the free quote tool. The free quote tool is available for every company Modernize works with, but it is the only way to directly see prices through the company’s page, and these quotes are to replace windows. If home builders look at this tool, some could assume that the quote would not apply to them, even though it can.

Another potentially confusing aspect of Modernize’s site is the way that information is reused. When an individual selects a specific company to view, the new page provides a brief statement about that company, but then restates the same information on other pages explaining different types of windows.