Updating the Windows in your Home

Updating the Windows in your Home

Most people take great pride in the appearance of their home, on the inside and the outside. One of the most common issues that homeowners deal with in their home is old, outdated windows. If your home has the original windows that are decades old, there are several reasons that you should consider updating them.

Lower Heating and Cooling Bills

It is not uncommon for older windows to let in cold air from outside. In order to keep the home at a comfortable temperature, you would need to turn your heat up, resulting in a higher energy bill each month. The same is true during the summer. If the hot air is coming in and the cool air indoors is escaping, your air conditioner will need to work extra hard.

Low Maintenance

Most older windows are made of wood and are painted. Over time, the paint can start to chip. When this happens, you would need to sand the windows and repaint them. Unfortunately, you would need to continue doing this often. Most new windows are made of vinyl or aluminum and require no sanding or painting. The only maintenance that new windows need is to be wiped down with a soapy cloth occasionally.

More Natural Light

Over time, the old windows in your home can start to turn yellow. Regardless of how hard you wash them, the color will remain, and it can block out some of the natural light coming into the home. New windows are crystal clear and free of scratches.

Security Reasons

The locks on most older windows are not very secure. In many cases, the locks don’t even work anymore. Since intruders often use the windows as a method to gain access to your home, unlocked windows can be dangerous. The locks that are installed on new windows are reinforced and strong. Unless the intruder were to break the window, they couldn’t use it to gain access to your home.

Increase the Value of Your Home

Installing new windows can increase the value of your home. According to CNBC Home Improvements, new windows can increase the asking price of a home by over $8,500. If you are considering selling your home at some point down the line, installing new windows will increase the value and will bring in more potential buyers.

Improves the Aesthetics of the Home

One of the main reasons that homeowners install new windows is to improve the appearance of their home on the inside and the outside. New windows can breathe new life into the home. Since there will be no paint to crack on the inside and outside of the home, new windows can give your home a makeover.

There are several benefits of replacing the old windows in your home with newer, more energy efficient windows. Between the money you can save on energy bills, the added security, the improved appearance, and the increase in the value of your home, new windows are an excellent investment.  At Dan’s Glass, we offer a variety of window types to fit your homes’ specific design and needs.  Contact our glass experts today and let us help you find a solution to replacing the windows in your home.

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