10 Great Reasons To Install New Windows In Your Home | Fort Worth, TX
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If your home is old, chances are windows in the house are old as well. Even if the home and windows are 10-years-old, they are still considered old. Old windows can cause issues both inside and outside of the house. If you have old windows, there are several reasons why you should consider installing new windows.
#1 No Drafts
It is not uncommon for old windows to be drafty. Over time, the house can settle, and the window frame can become warped, causing cold drafts by the windows. These cold drafts will cause your heating system to work overtime to keep your home at the desired temperature. When your heating system is working overtime, it will cause your energy bill to increase.
When you have windows installed in your home, you won’t need to worry about drafts. You will be able to sit in front of any window in the home without needing a sweater or a blanket to keep warm.
#2 Clear Views Outside
Regardless of how careful you are with your windows, the panes can develop tiny scratches. These scratches can impair your view out the window. Also, old window panes can start to develop a yellow tint, which will also impede your view.
When you have windows installed, the window panes will be clear and free of scratches. This will allow a clear view out the window, and they will look better in your home.
#3 Less Maintenance
Most old window frames and window sills are made of wood. Over time, the paint on the wood can begin to chip. When this happens, you would need to sand down the frames and the sills and then repaint them. This can be a very time-consuming job. It is relatively easy to sand and paint the indoor window frames, but when it comes to painting then sanding the frame on the outside of the house, it is more dangerous and complicated. You will need to get up on a ladder with the paint and the brush. It would take just one misstep to fall, causing serious injuries.
Windows are made of vinyl or aluminum, and they don’t need to be painted. This will save you the trouble of sanding and painting the windows every few years.
#4 Privacy and Peace and Quiet
Most old windows have just one pane of glass, which allows all outside noises to be heard inside the house. If you live on a busy road, the noise can be intrusive. Single pane windows also make it possible for people outside to hear everything that is going on inside. If you live in a home that is very close to the house next door, it can be hard to have any privacy.
Most new windows are designed with two or three panes of glass, with gas pumped in between each pane. This will keep the outside noise out and the inside noise in. If you have always wanted peace and quiet and privacy in your Fort Worth, TX home, installing new windows is a great way to achieve this.
#5 Added Security
The locks installed in old windows aren’t as secure and sturdy as they could be. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigations, 1.3 million home robberies are reported every year. Many intruders prefer to use a window to gain access to the house, which is why properly functioning window locks are essential.
New windows are designed with locks that are much more secure than older windows. If you want to make your home safer and more secure, you should consider installing windows in your home.
#6 Easy To Open and Close
Over the years, it can become more and more difficult to open and close your windows. If you have one or more windows in your home that require all of your strength to open and close, you should consider having windows installed. New windows are designed to open and close easily, so you won’t need to strain yourself.
#7 Easier To Clean
If you want your windows to look great, you need to wash them regularly. Cleaning the inside window panes is easy because it can be done from inside the house. However, cleaning the outer pains is much more difficult. You would need to get on a ladder to reach the windows. If your home has a second story, cleaning the outer panes can be dangerous.
New windows are designed for easy cleaning. Once you clean the inside window pane, the window flips so that you can clean the outside pane while you are in the house. This makes washing the windows much easier and a whole lot safer.
#8 Protect Your Home Furnishings
The sun’s UV rays are very powerful. When the sun shines through the window, the UV rays can cause your window treatments, furniture, carpeting, and other home furnishings to fade.
Windows are designed with a UV filter, which will prevent the UV rays from coming in and causing your belongings to fade.
#9 Improved Curb Appeal
If you are like most Fort Worth, TX residents, you want your house to be the nicest one on the block. If you have old, dated windows, they can harm the overall appearance of your home.
If you want your home to look its best, you should consider installing windows. New windows will breathe new life into the appearance of your home, which will improve its curb appeal.
#10 Increase the Value of Your Home
If you decide to sell your house, new window installation can increase the asking price by up to $11,000. Also, when you advertise new windows in your listing, it will attract more serious buyers who are willing to make an offer.
If you are thinking about having new windows installed, contact Energy Window Solutions. We have been in the window business for over 30 years, and we have been selling our own window systems to customers since 2001. When you work with us, we will be there the whole way. We will work with you through the consultation phase, the installation, and then during the aftercare. We will make sure that you always know exactly what is happening with the project.
To schedule an appointment for a free consultation, give us at Energy Window Solutions a call today.