Replacing the windows is not
always the highest priority on a homeowner’s to do list, even when it’s clear
that the windows need to be replaced. The windows could be sticking. Wooden
window sills could be rotting. There could be consistent drafts.
Still, if the windows aren’t
actually broken, replacing them can be put off. The reasoning is that replacing
windows costs money. However, there’s also a price to pay for not replacing old
windows. If you’ve been looking at your windows and thinking that you need to
do something about them, here are a few of the most popular reasons to move
forward.
Energy Efficiency
In terms of energy efficiency,
windows have come a long way in the past few decades. To provide better
insulation, many windows now come with two panes of glass. The air between the
panes provides insulation from the environment outside. This is why some
windows come with argon gas between the panes. This provides even better
insulation than ordinary air. Some windows even come with special glazing, such
as Low-e coating, to make the windows even more energy efficient.
Energy efficient windows make it
easier to control the environment within a home. The big payoff is that the AC
unit doesn’t have to work as hard to keep the home comfortable. It runs less,
and it consumes less energy. Also, due to the reduced hours of use, it has a
longer life before it needs to be replaced.
Replacing your windows can
greatly improve the comfort of your home. In the winter, new windows will help
keep the cold air out of your home and the heat in your home. In the summer
months, new windows can help keep your house cooler and drier.
Improved Appearance and Curb
Appeal
Old windows can make a home look
run-down. Looking at a house from the street, the windows and the landscaping
generally have the greatest visual impact. Modern replacement windows can
significantly improve the appearance and curb appeal of a home. Beautiful
windows provide a focal point to a home.
Ease of Operation
When windows are difficult to
open and close, people tend not to use them. Why would anyone want to open and
close a window that is difficult to operate? Old windows sometimes stick. Some
windows feel like something is about to break when you open and close them. In
Northeast Florida, some of the older windows open and close with a crank. Over
time, dust and debris can accumulate in the cranking mechanism, making them
difficult to turn. Some of those old-fashioned windows feel like you have to
use all your might to get them to open or close.
New windows are much easier to
open and close than sticky old windows. In Northeast Florida, it’s nice in the
Spring and in the Fall to open the windows and allow a breeze to come through
the house. However, some people never get to enjoy that breeze due to the fact
that their windows are so difficult to operate it isn’t worth the effort. If
your windows have become difficult to operate, you should look into replacement
windows.
Security
Modern replacement windows
provide added home security. Older windows may be difficult to shut all the way
and to lock. If they don’t close all the way, they can be impossible to lock.
Modern replacement windows will close all the way, and they will lock properly
for decades to come.
Also, building codes now require
that windows in Northeast Florida be able to withstand storm force winds. Older
windows are not likely to be “up to code”. Replacement windows will provide
greater protection to you and your family when a serious storm next hits
Jacksonville.
Light
Modern replacement windows
frequently have smaller frames and a larger glass surface. This allows more
natural light into the home. Although, it’s nice to have all that light in the
home, UV rays from sunlight can be damaging to floors, carpets, fabrics, and
furnishings. Replacement windows can filter out UV rays, protecting artwork,
Persian rugs, and other valuables you may have in areas which absorb sunlight.
Noise
High quality replacement windows
that have been properly sized and installed, reduce noise from the outside. For
some homeowners who replace their windows, this is a very pleasant surprise.
Sound from the outside is reduced and sound from the inside doesn’t get out.
With modern windows, homeowners hear less street noise and enjoy greater
privacy.
Easy Maintenance
In addition to improvements in
energy efficiency, advancements in window design and manufacturing have also
resulted in windows that are more durable and easier to take care of. Vinyl
windows are available which will never, ever, need to be painted. Also, many
windows now come with a tilt in feature that enables people to clean the
outside of the lower sash (window) from the inside. That means there’s no need
to remove screens.
Testimonial
In this article, I’ve written
about seven benefits of getting modern replacement windows. These include
energy-efficiency, curb appeal, noise reduction, ease of operation, security,
and ease of maintenance.
For information about HomeRite’s
energy efficient line of windows and doors, call 296-2515 or visit their
showroom at 4801 Executive Park Court, Building 200, Suite 207, Jacksonville;
FL 32216.
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HomeRite is a window and door
dealer that specializes in energy efficient, quality windows and doors with
warranties and service to match. The company has been in
business since 2005. HomeRite has partnered with a manufacturer
that has been producing high quality products and providing excellent customer
service for over 60 years. Windows and doors from HomeRite are some of
the highest quality, most thermally efficient windows and doors on the market.
HomeRite products add substantial
value to their clients’ properties. HomeRite is a member of the United States
Green Building Council, a non-profit organization comprised of leaders across
the industry working to advance environmentally responsible buildings.
Gates Dearen is the
co-owner of HomeRite Windows and Doors in Jacksonville, Florida.
He and Richard Walden have been serving the
building products industry in Florida for over 30 years.
They strive to match homeowners with the right windows and doors
for their homes and budgets. They make the home improvement process
pleasant with first-rate, energy-efficient products, affordable pricing,
and award-wining installers who employ the best practices and
who always treat customers and their property with the utmost respect.
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