Learn The 6 Major Benefits of New Windows

6 Major Benefits of New Windows

Replacement windows offer one of the most significant return on investment of any home improvement project. If chosen properly, installed according to best practices and carefully maintained, you should never have to replace your windows again.  New windows offer homeowners substantial benefits, including:

1.  Return on Investment

Replacement windows offer one of the most substantial return on investment (ROI) of any home improvement project. According to Remodeling Magazine Cost Value Report 2013, ROI is 91-95% for replacement windows in the greater DC area if you intend to sell your home. So when the home is sold you should see an increase in the home value of almost the same amount you spent on replacement windows.

2.  Home Comfort

Replacement windows offer many advantages over old windows when it comes to optimal temperature maintenance. A home that is cozy and warm in the winter and easy to cool in the summer is an often overlooked element of home comfort.

Keeping your home comfortable and avoiding drafts in the chilly winter months is important, but did you know Energy Star rated windows also offer significant protection from the sun during the hot summer months? With the appropriate replacement windows, you will dramatically reduce the level of solar heat gain into your home, making it easier and less expensive to keep your home cool on those hot summer days.

3.  Increased Energy Savings

Not only does the temperature of your home matter as far as comfort is concerned, there are some real world dollars and cents involved. Replacing your old, often drafty windows, especially if they are single pane, could slow the loss of energy from the windows by as much as 10x. Reducing this energy loss will save money with the first energy bill you receive.

4.  Reduction of External Noise

Replacement windows offer added home comfort by eliminating or reducing the transfer of external noise. If your home is far from other homes or busy streets, outside noise might not be an issue, but anyone who lives in a bustling community would appreciate the sound difference. Feeling of comfort and well-being also stem from the improved security that new replacement windows bring. 

5.  Aesthetics & Curb Appeal

Windows will increase your home’s curb appeal and value significantly. Even if you are considering selling your home, new windows are a highly sought after feature by prospective buyers and will set your home apart from the rest. Old windows can require a great deal of labor intensive maintenance, which can put off even the best intentioned perspective buyers. A home that is in otherwise good condition, yet has windows that show their age with flaking paint or poor operation, gives the overall appearance of a home in disrepair. The significant visible changes that replacement windows offer are truly amazing.

6.  Ease of Care

Most windows started out looking good. Even your old, tattered, peeling, inoperable single paned windows once looked pristine. The problem with many of the older model windows is they don’t look like that way for long and certainly not without a great deal of upkeep and maintenance. New replacement windows offer many attractive styles and choices in window types that require little or no maintenance. These windows are designed to keep their good looks for a lifetime. Likewise, if you are interested in windows that are easy to open and close, clean and offer no or minimal maintenance, the right replacement windows will accomplish your goals.

Replacement windows are a great way to maintain the look and optimal functioning of your home.  If you would like a free estimate on your vinyl, fiberglass, composite or wood window replacement project, click on the link below and a Windows on Washington expert will be happy to present you with a no-pressure, itemized and detailed quote.  Don't forget to ask your consultant about current tax credits regarding your window project!