Tips On How To Select Upgraded Windows For Your Home

When selecting new windows for your home, it can be a daunting task to determine which ones work best with the structure of the house and whether they're energy efficient. The upgrade from outdated windows may also help increase the value of your home. In addition, energy efficient window replacements can also help to reduce your home's overall energy consumption, which may lead to lower utility bills as a result. The information below provides some tips on what to look for when choosing upgraded window replacements.

Choosing Window Design

Consider matching the upgraded windows to the interior design of your home. If you are thinking about increasing the value of your home, then it may be essential to think about the overall style of the windows. For instance, if you have a colonial style home, then you may want to go with double hung windows that have flat or contoured grids to give the home a modern appeal. Cape Cod homes should feature a more modernized style with bay windows or even large double hung windows.

Choosing Window Colors

When choosing your windows, if you want color, consult with the contractor to see if they have catalogs available with wood grain and color scheme examples for both the interior and exterior design. Most likely, not all colors will be available to view in the catalog. However, they may be added as a customized option. You can find out from the window manufacturer if they can color match something for you.

Choosing Energy Efficient Options

The ability to keep the cool air in during the summer and the heat inside during the winter is sometimes taken for granted, until things start to malfunction. Older windows may start to loosen around the frame, or the caulk may become loose and allow air to filter in or out of the home. Upgrading your windows will allow you to go with a more energy efficient option that may work even better to contain your heat or cooling air inside your home. Instead of single pane window glass, energy efficient windows come with double panes, which can trap escaped air and thereby keep the filtration system of air or heat contained. They also have weather stripping and barriers that seal off the windows around the frames, possibly helping to keep your energy costs at a minimum.

When selecting windows, it's best look for options that offer low air infiltration and have built in air locks. These barriers work to protect your home from the outside elements as well as keep your air flow contained within the home. If you are unsure about the type of windows that will work best for your home, consider going over your options with a window contractor.  

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