Most Michigan home owners think of window replacement as something they do to improve the look of their home. It’s certainly true that replacement windows can make your home look fresher and tidier, but that’s not their only benefit. New windows can also improve your quality of life. Keep reading to learn how.
Replacement windows can save you money.
Many Michigan homes still have their original, single-pane wood windows. While these may look authentic, they are huge energy sinks. Air will seep through the crevices between the glass and the old, deteriorating window sash. And since there is only one pane of glass in the window, it’s a very poor insulator.
New windows are so much more energy efficient. They’re designed with more efficient sash materials, which stay tightly sealed to the window glass, even as the windows age. New windows also feature at least two panes of glass, so the air trapped between the glass works as an insulator. Your energy bills should go down considerably once you replace your single-pane windows. Just think of how your quality of life will improve with that extra money leftover every month! You could take up a new hobby or put the funds towards other home improvements.
Replacement windows can ease allergy symptoms.
Are you tired of wheezing, sneezing, and itching all the time? If you have investigated all of the common culprits, like pet hair and mold in the basement, your aged windows may be to blame. Wooden windows often grow moldy as they age, and the spores from that mold can cause allergy symptoms when you inhale them. Gaps and cracks in old windows may also allow outdoor allergens, like pollen, to blow into your home and bother you. New windows are much more tightly sealed and the window frame material resists mold growth, so your symptoms will ease.
Replacement windows get rid of cold chills.
Do you feel as though you have to wear extra layers in the winter in order to stay comfortable in certain rooms? This may be because your old windows are drafty. When you replace your windows, the drafts should disappear, so you don’t have to bundle up when you’re inside. You can sit and read a book or watch television without shivering away.
When shopping for windows, do make sure you avoid vinyl windows and instead opt for a composite material, like Fibrex®. Vinyl windows tend to warp and become drafty again when they are just a few years old.
Replacement windows don’t require so much maintenance.
Are you tired of spending a few weekends per year scraping, painting, and caulking your windows? It’s tedious work. With replacement windows, you won’t have to keep up with this maintenance — you can have fun on the weekends instead. Fibrex never requires scraping or painting. The finish is very durable, and the window sashes themselves are resistant to decay, so even if you do not clean them as often as you should, they won’t pull away from the glass or develop mold.
Replacing your windows won’t just make your home more beautiful — it will make your life more beautiful, too. If you would like to learn more about our replacement window options, contact Renewal by Andersen to schedule a free, in-home consultation. We offer a wide array of window styles, from casement to awning windows.
