A Guide To Window Replacement For Every Homeowner
If your home is older, chances are your windows may need to
be replaced soon. It’s a problem you don’t really think of until you start to
see signs like drafts, condensation, water leaks or light around the perimeter
where the window joins to the wall. Here are some things to consider when
choosing your new windows:
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Can They
Be Retrofitted? —In many cases, rather than damaging the exterior wall and
stucco to install the new windows, retrofitting allows the new window to be
placed in the same location without demolition.
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Functionality—What
is the purpose of the window? Is it just for light or does it provide
ventilation? Is it on an east or west wall that receives a lot of sunlight so
you’ll need the highest level of Low E glass?
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Energy
Efficiency—Are you paying extra on your monthly utility bills because your
windows are unable to keep the cool air inside during the summer months and
prevent it from coming in during the winter?
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Insulation—Are
dual-paned windows a necessity due to their superior noise reduction and
insulation properties?
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Tempered
Glass—Will the window be installed in a location where it is at risk for
damage by a flying object such as a golf ball?
