Many house hunters in the Lansing, Michigan and surrounding areas search for energy-efficient windows and other green features. Even if you buy an outdated home, it’s good to know doors and patio windows can be easily changed out for ones that are modern. Experts say energy-efficient features drive the housing market today. If you are trying to sell a home in areas including Rockford, Fort Wayne, Grand Rapids or Holland, MI, consider hiring a professional to install energy-efficient windows to sweeten the real estate deal and draw more buyers.
According to a recent article by appealdemomcrat.com, energy-efficient homes are driving the real estate market throughout the country. Even though newly-built homes include many green features, they are also extremely costly. Before choosing a new construction home, find out how much it would cost to replace old, drafty windows with energy-efficient windows in a resale home.
Creating a sunny kitchen
One of the most popular rooms in home today is the kitchen. Windows can create more ventilation when you are cooking. Energy-efficient windows can provide plenty of light as well as heat for a kitchen area during the cold Michigan winter.
Making the family room cozy
Energy-efficient windows in the family room or new patio doors can also help you conserve energy in the winter. During the winter, you may want to consider adding storm windows to improve comfort and minimize air leakage. Window treatments such as heavy drapes may reduce heat loss in the winter, but they can’t reduce air leakage.
Paying for themselves
New energy-efficient windows pay for themselves by lowering heating costs and even the lost of lighting some rooms. If you decide to completely renovate a home you purchased, think about not only window design but optimal window placement for a more energy-efficient home.
Today’s window technologies include everything from Low-E or solar controlled coating to double panes, weather stripping and gas fill. Glass technologies are more sophisticated than ever. For energy-efficient windows to work, they really need to be properly installed and air sealed by professionals. Installation will vary depending on what kind of window you choose as well as whether you have a stucco, wood siding or brick home.
At Renewal by Andersen Michigan, we offer a free consultation so you can get started turning your home into a green, earth-friendly home. For more information on energy-efficient windows that match your interior decorating and architectural style, please contact us.
