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Home Window Replacement: an Easy Way to Save Energy

By Weather Tamer Subscribe to RSS | August 25th 2012 | Views:
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Going through with a home window replacement might seem like a large job, but you can consider it an investment in the future of your home. When you purchase these windows, it seals the house and prevents heating from escaping during the winter. It can also prevent cool air from escaping during the summer, so it will keep your house much cooler. If you want to save energy, replacing your windows is a good place to start because it will begin saving you money on your very next utilities bill.

One reason why home window replacement saves money is that you can go with thicker windows. Many older homes have single pane windows, which allow heat to escape. This is not a very efficient way of heating your home, since your furnace will run constantly because of this escaping heat. By installing double paned windows around your home, you can prevent this heat loss. In addition, the area around your windows will be resealed when this replacement occurs, which will also help you to save energy.

If you have custom windows in your home, it might be a little more expensive to replace. This is because the installers will have to send the measurements in to the manufacturer to have the windows specially made. Luckily, these custom windows come with a warranty, so they will be a one-time expense for the foreseeable future. While custom windows are an added expense, they do add a great deal of character to a home, since no other houses on the block will have the same windows. Another thing to remember is that custom windows also require custom frames, so keep that expense in mind when doing a home window replacement.

Finally, you can add any features that you wish to your windows when you do a window replacement. If your current windows do not slide open, you can choose new windows that do. You can also add screens to these windows to keep bug out of the house. This is a great energy saver because you can keep your windows open at night, rather than running an air conditioner. There are so many ways for you to save money by choosing the right windows, so it makes sense to take the time to research this thoroughly.

Look around for the best price for your home window replacement, as saving money should be your main goal. Make sure that the windows that you choose are guaranteed to keep your home well insulated, as other types of windows might not save energy in your home. Some windows have been approved by Energy Star, so that might be a good place to start when selecting your new windows.

Weather Tamer - About Author:
Weather Tamer installed thousands of top-quality home windows,Picture Windows, custom windows, sunrooms,solarium, gutter protection systems, Vinyl Siding, metal and shingle roofing to homeowners and contractors in eastern Tennessee, Northern Georgia, and western North Carolina.For Home Improvement solutions visit our website www.weathertamer.com

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