The Benefits of New Windows: Upgrade Your Home Today
New windows not only look great, they’re also much more energy efficient with a wide variety of eco-friendly features. In this post, we’ll be discussing the various reasons why one should invest in new windows for their home. Greater energy efficiency, modern aesthetics, and modernized functionality are just a few of the reasons why one should consider replacing their old windows with new, modern, energy efficient windows today!
Increased Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is the top reason our customers come to us asking about our window replacement options. Older windows often have a single pane of glass, which leads to inefficient insulation from both hot and cold weather. Additionally, older windows often allow air to both enter and exit, as the seal on older windows is no match for the modern windows of today. Below are a few examples of how modern windows surpass older windows in energy efficiency.
Double or Triple Glazing
Double, or even triple glazing, can greatly reduce heat transfer and will add extra layers of insulation; whereas a single paned glass window will be unable to do the same.
Low-E Coatings
Modern windows have a special low-emissivity coating which reflects heat and UV away from your home during the summer months, and allows heat from the sun into your home during the winter months. This in turn helps regulate your indoor temperatures throughout the year.
Enhanced Comfort
Comfort is one of the foundations of your home’s livability. Installing new, energy efficient windows can make a huge difference in how your home looks, feels, and functions.
Consistent Temperatures
Temperature consistency is not only important for eliminating excessive fluctuations in heating and cooling bills, it’s also important for maintaining a level of comfort where the person(s) residing in the home are not experiencing excessive drafts, hot spots, cold spots, etc… With new windows, you’ll be able to eliminate many of these temperature inconsistencies and have the right level of cooling or warmth needed to enjoy every season.
Reduced Noise Pollution
Modern windows will often have an added layer of insulation to reduce noise pollution, allowing you to have a greater sense of peace and clarity while inside your home.
Improved Aesthetics and Curb Appeal
New windows will often add a look of sophistication and improvement to an otherwise normal home.
Updated Look
New windows have a sleek, modern look and will appeal to many. This new look can make your home the nicest looking home of the neighborhood.
Increased Value
Adding new windows to your home will likely increase your home’s value and allow you to receive higher offers if you were to put your home up for sale.
Enhanced Safety Features
Modern windows have enhanced safety features, which many older windows do not have. Let’s explore some of the modern safety features you’ll commonly find in modern windows.
Stronger Frames and Locks
Having a stronger frame and durable locking mechanism is important in today’s day and age. A stronger frame can support the window’s integrity and a durable locking mechanism can make it further difficult for those attempting to enter your home via your window.
Impact-Resistant Glass
Tempered or laminated glass can provide a level of impact resistance not found in older windows. This impact-resistant glass is able to reduce breakage potential should a bird fly into your window, as well as reduce the ability of an intruder to break your window glass and enter your home.
Lower Maintenance Requirements
Most modern windows have lower maintenance requirements than older windows, thanks in large part to their modern materials and easy-clean coatings. Investing in new windows can reduce your maintenance costs and overall time invested on a regular basis towards maintaining your windows.
Durable Materials
Modern windows are often constructed out of materials such as vinyl or fiberglass, and will often require less maintenance as they’re fade-resistant, rot-resistant, and peel-resistant.
Easier Cleaning
Easy-clean coatings on modern windows allow an easier cleanup process should dust or debris accumulate.
Better UV Protection
Ultraviolet rays will penetrate through an older window and cause fading with your furniture, carpets, and artwork over time. Modern windows can help reduce the amount of UV exposure your home’s interior receives.
Environmentally Friendly Options
Modern windows come with many environmentally friendly options.
Energy Star Ratings
Energy Star Rated windows must adhere to strict guidelines set forth by the Energy Star Rating group. These windows allow for greater efficiency with heating and cooling costs, while also being much more eco friendly with usage of recycled materials for window construction.
Choose American Remodeling for Upgrading Your Windows Today!
If you’re interested in upgrading your windows and you’d like to start the quoting process, feel free to contact us using the button below. We’ll be sure to respond to your message as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you soon and we’re eager to begin transforming your home’s look, feel, and levels of energy efficiency with modern window replacements from American Remodeling.
