Are you are seeking to increase the value of your home in Cincinnati and gain a good return on investment when you eventually sell the home? Replacing your windows is a good choice and offers a notoriously good ROI. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when you choose replacement windows for your Cincinnati home. Here are a few guidelines to help maximize your return on investment.
Choose Window Sashes That Will Last
In order to offer a good ROI, your windows still need to be beautiful, efficient, and in good condition when you sell the home. The sashes are often the first part of the window to start showing wear and deterioration. They may mold, rot, or become worn by friction, leading to air leaks and difficult operation. To prevent these problems, you need to choose windows with a lasting sash material. Fibrex®, a composite material from Renewal by Andersen, is a great choice. Unlike wood and vinyl, it is resistant to rot, and it also resists warping as it is exposed to changes in temperature and moisture levels. In a few years when you sell the home, your Fibrex windows will look and act as good as new, making them more attractive to home buyers.
Coordinate Window Colors With Other Decor
More than ever before, home buyers are looking for designs that are cohesive and relevant. When choosing windows, make sure you pick colors that coordinate with the rest of your decor. Years ago, white windows were standard, but today, there are so many other choices — and white does not look good with a lot of home exteriors. If you have a Craftsman home or a rustic home, you may want windows with natural wood frames and sashes. If you have a more modern home, a bolder color like navy blue or hunter green may look lovely. Just make sure you echo the color elsewhere in the home, such as on the railings or banisters. This will make the windows look like a coordinated part of your home rather than an afterthought.
Keep Function in Mind When Choosing a Style
Serious home buyers will try opening and closing widows before they buy, and then will also think about how the windows work with their lifestyle. So, keep function in mind when choosing a window style. For example, if you have a window over a counter, you may want to make that one an awning window so that it can be easily cranked open by someone reaching over the counter. Against a patio, choose a sliding window so the window does not become an obstruction when people are using the patio. Home buyers will pay more for a home where the windows work with them, rather than against them.
Look For a Great Warranty
A good warranty offers a lot of peace of mind. If something breaks, you know it is covered, so look for windows with a good warranty. You will appreciate knowing you won’t have any expenses related to windows for a while, so you won’t mind paying a higher price for your Cincinnati home.
Replacement windows offer a great return on investment, and with the tips above, you are almost guaranteed to benefit. Contact Renewal by Andersen to learn more about our great warranty and durable, stylish windows.
