Are the windows in your Cincinnati home old, loose, or drafty? Perhaps the weatherstripping is peeling or the windows no longer stay up and secure when you open them. These window problems are more than just an annoyance. They’re also an expense. Money might be seeping out through your windows, but have no fear. Modern replacement windows are more efficient than ever and can save you a bundle on energy bills.
How Do Old Windows Waste Money?
Old windows waste money in several ways. First, many old windows were never made to be efficient in the first place. They may have been made with only one pane of glass, rather than the two panes that are customary today. Heat travels through glass quite easily — especially just a single pane of glass.
Second, windows tend to grow loose in their sashes as they age. If you touch the glass, you may notice that it wiggles or jostles about. When the window loosens, this creates gaps between the glass and sash material. Air can leak through those gaps. In the winter, this causes your home to lose a lot of heat and forces your furnace to work harder, driving up your energy bills.
Old windows may also cost you in the form of repairs. If you are constantly having to replace hinges, purchase more rope caulk to seal leaky windows, and invest in new insulating curtains in an effort to trap just a little more heat inside, those costs can add up over the years.
How Do New Windows Save Money?
New windows solve your window problems rather than just putting a bandage on them. Today, energy-efficient windows are made with two panes of glass. The layer of air sandwiched between the glass works as an insulator, limiting heat loss through the glass. For even greater efficiency, you can buy dual-pane glass windows with argon gas between the panes. Argon is an even more effective insulator than regular air.
When you buy new windows, the sashes are tightly annealed to the glass, so you do not get air leaks. Plus, new window sash materials, such as Fibrex® from Renewal by Andersen, are far less prone to bowing and distortion as they age. As a result, you won’t have problems with air leaks even when your windows are three, five, or even ten years old. You can stop buying all of that rope caulk to seal air gaps, and you don’t have to rely on expensive, insulating curtains to keep your Cincinnati home warm, either.
With new windows, you also save on repair costs. Renewal by Andersen’s windows come with a 20-year limited warranty on glass, a 10-year limited warranty on installation, and a 10-year limited warranty on components other than glass. The chance of something going wrong with your windows in the next 10 years is very slim. If something does go wrong, the cost will likely be covered under warranty.
If your old, wooden or vinyl windows are beginning to deteriorate and show signs of wear, they are costing you money by the day. Take the financially wise approach and replace them with new, energy-efficient windows. The sooner you act, the sooner you will stop letting money escape through your windows. Contact Renewal by Andersen today to schedule a free consultation in your Cincinnati home.
