Have you noticed that your windows are drafty? What about your doors? Since winter is on its way, it would be an excellent idea to begin weatherizing your home or business now. Since drafty windows and doors allow cold air in and hot air out, replacing your windows and doors can help to maintain a comfortable interior environment.
When you replace your drafty windows, it can potentially decrease your energy bills by ten percent to 25%. If your home’s of business’ doors have gaps at the bottom, you may only need to have them weather stripped. Since drafts can also come in through your attic as well as other cracks and holes within your home or business, it’s also important to have these attended to by a contractor.
Since you live in an area that experiences inclement weather, you’ll want to have high-quality, dual-paned windows installed. These windows are almost twice as effective as single-paned windows. Dual-paned windows are highly effective with retaining heat during cold weather and cool air during hot weather.
The Efficient Windows Collaborative reports that when you replace your older double-paned windows with newer energy-efficient windows with low-E coatings, that it can make a difference on your bill. If your have a 2,600-square-foot home, for example, you’ll generally save up to 15% on your energy bill every year.
On average, the costs associated with replacing windows will range from $300.00 to $700.00 for each window. The best windows, which are those constructed out of high-quality materials, will have a lifespan of 20 or more years. It’s important to note that in order for windows to have this life expectancy, they also need to be properly maintained.
A recent survey showed that nearly 66% of homeowners are planning to renovate their homes. Are you planning to do so as well? If you’re renovating to put your house on the market, the National Association of Realtors reports that window replacement alone can provide an 80% return on your investment.
When you contact a window installation company to inspect your existing windows, they will be able to provide you with an estimate for residential window replacement. If you own and operate a business outside your home, then you may also want to have commercial window installers inspect those windows as well. It’s important to note that commercial window installers can replace both business and residential windows.
Since you want the interior environment of your home and/or business to be pleasant throughout the year, it’s important to have your windows and doors regularly inspected and maintained. Furthermore, when your windows haven’t been replaced in a number of years, chances are that you’ll want to discuss your options with commercial window installers.