New Windows / New Window treatments

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I am going to be replacing a few of the windows in my house. One is a large picture window with 2 double hung windows on each side in the dining room which I plan on getting new window treatments for asap, afterwards. (I expect to reuse all the other window treatments in the other rooms.) I was advised to remove all window treatments and hardware before the installation day. (The installers do not remove or reinstall them but did give me a name of someone who would take care of that for us.) So I was just wondering if it makes sense to have someone reinstall the old/existing window treatments which have had their day on the dining room window with the intent to change it out very soon. Would doing that not be good for the new windows if it needs to be taken down soon after and another possibly completely different type of treatment going up in its place? Right now I have H.D. cellular shades but might be changing to Roman shades, I am not sure.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
I have no idea since you post no pics . Id however not think old window covering should be reinstalled on new windows unless the old ones are in great shape. So live with none for now until you decide what you want for the new windows. I hate cellular shades and for sur ein DRs but I need to see your space. I like drapes in bedrooms and DRS unless you have a very contemporary space and then I like solar shades if I need heat and light control . But I needd more info. BTW any window covering should not be attached to the window frame if at all possible.
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Sandra DeCarle
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last year
Thank you very much for responding. Sorry, for my delay, I just noticed the response today. I just discovered those temporary stick on blinds so that might be the perfect solution for the in between time period. So as far as attaching the new window treatments it sounds like they should probably be attached to the wood molding around the window OR the wall itself to avoid warranty issues? Also, the room is a mess right now with boxes in it so I did not take any pictures. The room is on the narrow side so in recent years I removed the drapes and found the cellular shades gave the room a bit more of a spacious feeling.
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Sandra DeCarle
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HomeSealed Exteriors, LLC
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1) As mentioned above, attaching window treatments to the window frame itself should be avoided.

2) In your case, this will depend on the type of windows and type of installation that is completed. You may not have many options. This is getting a little techincal, but keep in mind that the jamb extension area of a new window is also different than the face of a replacement window frame. The former is a conventional spot to mount, where the latter should be avoided.

3) Either way, you are only looking for a temporary solution until your new window treatments are installed, so I'd go whichever route is least costly between re-hanging -if possible- and rigging some coverings that are designed for this purpose. In the end, even if the permanent window treatments need to be affixed to the window frame, I would DEFINITELY avoid that for the temporary units.
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Sandra DeCarle
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last year
Thank you very much for your input. I will take this all in to consideration.
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