If you’re tired of living in the dark, it’s time to consider how replacement windows can brighten up your home in no time at all. Replacement windows offer a convenient way to bring more natural light into your Cincinnati home by expanding the viewable area of the outdoors and cleaning up grungy old windows that have collected years of debris. Here are a few quick tips to get you started.
Add a Picture Window
A picture window is a stationary window that does away with all the intrusive framework that clutters up your view. If your current windows have grilles or other mechanical components that block your view of the great outdoors, a picture window is a perfect solution. You will enjoy a wide-open glass from edge to edge, which will allow more light in and offer a worry-free, low maintenance solution.
Why Double Hung Windows?
Double hung windows are also a great option for achieving unobstructed light in your home. Modern double hung windows made with Fibrex frames offer more glass area and thinner frames. While you can add decorative elements to these windows between the panes, many people prefer the wide-open appearance that allows you to enjoy the fresh air as well as sunlight from outside. Since you can move both sashes, you can find just the right mix to balance outside temperatures and inside comfort.
Sealing Up Drafty Windows
One of the biggest challenges of bringing in more sunlight is keeping drafty windows under control. Many people use thick curtains to isolate windows that are known to be drafty. Of course, this limits how much light you can get from these windows. With replacement windows, you can guarantee that all of these areas will be properly sealed up. Thus you can transition to sheer or no curtains without losing out on energy efficiency. In fact, the new windows will also offer better insulation against heat transfer so you may see significant gains in power savings at the same time. Just think, you’ll gain natural light so you won’t need ceiling lights and floor lamps on, and your HVAC system will have less work to do all at the same time.With these examples, it’s easy to see why so many people turn to replacement windows to bring more light into their Cincinnati homes. Renewal by Andersen is ready to help if you need to brighten up your rooms but you’re tired of dealing with drafty old windows. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
