When replacing home windows, Michigan home owners often focus on the here-and-now. For instance, if cold air is blowing in through your windows, you will look forward to a warmer home once your new windows are in place. But replacement windows do not just benefit you in the chilly winter weather. They actually offer year-round benefits! Here’s a closer look at the benefits of window replacement through all four seasons.
Windows for the Winter
In Michigan, where the winters are cold and snowy, the benefits of window replacement are abundant. New windows made with quality sash materials like Fibrex® are better insulators than old, wooden windows. This means less heat is lost directly through the window frame and sash, which keeps your heating bills manageable.
Old windows also tend to develop leaks between the glass and sash. A lot of cold air can blow in through these gaps, leading to a cold, chilly feeling when you walk past the windows. Replacement windows are tightly sealed and draft-free, so you can sit near the window without having to bundle up in a robe or large hooded sweatshirt.
Windows for the Spring
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Spring is a rainy season, and if you have older windows, some of that rain might end up inside of your home. Cleaning up water every day is annoying enough, but the moisture can also lead to mold growth, which is definitely not healthy for you or your family. New windows will keep that rain outside where it belongs. You’ll have fewer allergy symptoms, and you won’t have to spend your Saturdays soaking up water from your window sills.
Windows for the Summer
Sunshine — you love it and you hate it! New windows can be made with specialty, low-e glass, like SmartSun™ glass. This glass reflects the harmful UV rays but still lets in plenty of sunshine. So, you can enjoy a bright, sunny room without worrying about the increased risk of skin cancer and bleached carpet that can result from UV ray exposure. SmartSun glass also reflects heat waves, so your home stays cooler and your air conditioner does not have to work as hard. As a result, your energy bills should remain low.
New windows are also easier to clean, which is beneficial in the summer when you’re trying to clean and maintain your home. Double-hung windows often fold inward, so you can clean the outside of the windows from inside your home, preventing you from having to climb up a ladder.
Windows for the Fall
When fall comes, the wind starts whipping through the trees, and temperatures grow colder again. New windows will keep the chilly Michigan wind outside where it belongs. They won’t let moisture in when those pesky leaves get stuck on the outside of your windows and absorb water, either.
When it comes time to perform maintenance and prepare your home for winter, new windows make it easy. Especially if you choose windows made from Fibrex, you won’t have to scrape or paint them. They are inherently resistant to moisture damage and deterioration without all this extra maintenance.
Keep these benefits of window replacement in mind if you are thinking of replacing the windows on your Michigan home. New windows will keep you happy through all the seasons. Contact Renewal by Andersen today to learn more about our high-quality replacement windows and to schedule a free, in-home consultation.
