Make Your Home More Energy Efficient By Installing New Windows | Fort Worth, TX
Photo By Olga_Ionina at Shutterstock
Are you searching for ways to make your home more energy efficient? Perhaps you want to be more environmentally friendly by lowering your home’s eco-footprint? Or maybe your goal is to reduce your energy bill to save money for a family holiday? If you want to make your home more energy-efficient, one of the best ways to do so is to install new windows. Homeowners find that purchasing new windows is worth the initial investment as they can reduce their bills, and this helps to save money over the long run. If you live in Fort Worth, TX, and the surrounding area and are looking to have new windows installed, don’t hesitate to contact Energy Window Solutions. The company will be able to advise you on the best windows for your property and can help you to make your home more energy-efficient.
This article will look at the things you need to consider before installing new windows into your home. It will help you to decide which windows would be best for your property.
Choose Either New or Replacement Windows
The first decision you’ll need to make as a homeowner looking to improve your windows is whether to invest in new or replacement windows. There is a slight difference in the installation process and the cost of each.
New Windows
If you are looking to change the look of the exterior of your home, as well as the functionality of your window, you’ll likely choose to have new windows fitted. The window installation company will be able to change the size of the window opening and will put a brand new window in the gap.
Choosing to have new windows installed costs about the same has having replacement windows. However, there is likely to be added labor costs as a construction company will need to create a hole of the correct size in your home.
Choosing a new window will change the look and feel of your house from the inside as well as the exterior.
Replacement Windows
Rather than having new windows, you may like to opt for replacement windows. This is a quicker and often easier option, which may also be cheaper. If you choose replacement windows, the contractor will remove your old window. The surrounding frame will be left in place, and a new window will be made that fits snuggly into the existing opening.
If your existing frame is still in good condition, it’s a good idea to choose a replacement window rather than a completely new window. Homeowners who have an attractive trim that fits the properties décor are likely to opt for replacement windows. Replacement windows can either be stock size or alternatively can be made to order by a window company. Choosing to have your replacement windows custom built will allow them to fit exactly into your opening.
Window Styles and Materials
Once you’ve decided whether to have new or replacement windows, you’ll need to decide what style of window you want and what type of material. Windows can be made from vinyl or wood and are available in several different forms.
Double or Single-hung windows
The most common type of windows found in homes across America are either double or single Hung. These types of windows have two separate pieces of glass in inner frames, known as sashes. The sash windows can be opened and closed by sliding them up or down. The difference between a double or single hung window is how it is operated and opened.
A window that’s single hung will open only from the bottom and will slide upwards. Double-hung windows are more flexible and can be opened from both the top or the bottom.
If you live in a warm climate, you may like to choose double-hung, instead of single hung windows. These are great for creating a flow of air through your home by lowering the top sash. Double-hung are also great if you have small children, as you can leave the top part of the window closed while opening the top. This will stop the children from climbing or falling out.
If you have a single hung window and you want to create airflow in your home, you can use a window screen and leave the bottom part open. Please be aware that window screens won’t support a child’s weight, and small children can fall out if left unattended.
Types of Windows
Casement Windows
A Casement window has a large sash that hinges vertically and swings out or in to open. There’s usually some sort of mechanism, such as a lever, which is used to open the window and prop it open if you want air to circulate in your home.
Awning Windows
Awning windows have hinges at the top. They are usually smaller windows which can be opened out from the bottom using a lever to tilt the window. These windows are very popular in bathrooms and seem to be used more often in homes that are by the coast. Awning windows are popular as they look great and create the appearance of having an awning on your home when they are open.
Slider Windows
Popular in homes with limited garden or outdoor space, slider windows don’t take much room when they are open. This type of window uses a sliding motion to open from side to side.
Energy Window Solutions
If you live in Fort Worth, TX, or the surrounding area and are looking for window installation, you may like to contact Energy Window Solutions. The company specializes in helping homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient by installing new windows. They use Rehau windows and doors, which are built to a high standard.
Energy Window Solutions can fit windows, doors, gutters, and siding onto your property. They employ professional staff and offer great value for money. The business is energy star rated and can be contacted on 972-290-1848.