Winter will be here before you know it! In the Dayton area, old man winter always brings plenty of snow and freezing cold temperatures. If you want to protect your home from the onslaught of winter, it’s a good idea to replace old and damaged windows now, before the weather turns. Here are a few benefits you will enjoy from updating the windows on your Dayton home this winter.
New Windows Prevent Leaks
Old windows generally have some cracks in the frames and sashes. Sometimes, there are also small gaps between the glass and sash. As snow builds up outside the window and begins to melt, this can result in water leaking into your home. Water leaking in through windows can lead to a host of problems, from stained walls to mold growth. However, if you replace your windows before winter, you won’t have to deal with water leaks or any of these subsequent issues.
To make sure your windows prevent water leaks for many winters to come, choose your sash material wisely. Vinyl windows, for instance, tend to warp, resulting in the window sash peeling away from the glass. These windows will start leaking again within a few short years. Windows made from durable composite materials, like Fibrex® from Renewal by Andersen, are a smarter choice since they are far less prone to warping and leaking.
New Windows Aren’t Drafty
So many Dayton homes are equipped with old, drafty windows. You walk by the closed window, and you can feel the chilly air blowing inside. This is neither comfortable nor energy-efficient. With new windows, you won’t have to worry about drafts in the winter. You can keep your curtains open and admire the view of the outdoors without feeling the chilly air, and you don’t have to wear three layers of clothes to stay warm inside.
New Windows Reduce Your Energy Bills
Energy bills typically go up in the winter since you have to run the furnace so often. However, if you replace your windows before winter rolls in, you will save on energy. As discussed above, replacement windows are free from leaks. You can also choose windows featuring specialty, low-e glass that reflects heat waves back into your home, rather than allowing them to leak through the glass. SmartSun™ glass from Renewal by Andersen is an example of good-quality, low-e glass.
The materials that new windows are made from are also better insulators than the wood or aluminum used to make older windows. Fibrex composite, for example, does a great job of insulating your home and improving energy-efficiency.
New Windows Require Less Maintenance
With old windows, there is a lot of maintenance to be done when winter rolls in. You may need to wipe water up from inside the window or clean up mold that results from leaks. When spring comes, you may need to scrape and paint the windows to cover up winter damage. With new windows, you can escape this maintenance. Fibrex never requires scraping and painting, even after a long, cold winter.
Don’t wait until spring to replace the windows in your Dayton home. If you replace them now, winter will be a lot more enjoyable. Contact Renewal by Andersen to schedule your free, in-home consultation. Our technicians will help you choose the most durable, energy-efficient windows for your home.
Topics: Winter, Replacement Windows
