Home
improvement is something that all homeowners need to think
about at one point or another. While you may not think
about replacement
windows or sliding patio doors initially, home improvement will quickly
become a ongoing theme beginning when you sign on the
line and take on the responsibility of being
a homeowner.
Sure, there
will be some back and forth as to what project or renovation takes the spot of
most imperative, but when it comes down to it, most
homeowners would love to stretch their money as
much as possible. That’s why new replacement windows make
sense. Not convinced? Here are five benefits you can
expect to see when you finally take the plunge:
- Increased home value. As a homeowner, home value is top of
mind, and when it comes to home improvement, you
want to be sure your investment will help pay you back
in the end. Replacement windows are higher on the
list of cost vs. value projects that can provide good
returns1 if you sell your home.
- Enhanced safety. Older windows that haven’t been taken care
of properly or don’t function easily not only mean you
aren’t reaping the most benefit from your windows, they can be a safety issue.
If there’s an emergency in your home, these windows can become a hazard if they
aren’t able to be opened easily. New replacement windows help provide improved
safety.
- Improved comfort. Old windows can’t provide the same energy
efficiency as newer, tightly-sealed windows. When you add new replacement windows, you can help relieve
the annoyance of hot and cold drafts throughout the year.
- More energy efficiency. Advancements in replacement windows mean that they are able to keep your home from letting out that precious air
conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter. This can translate to a
reduction in monthly energy costs and an overall more comfortable
home.
- Simpler upkeep. It’s nearly impossible
to find anyone who is happy to perform the task
of cleaning windows, and with innovations like sashes that tilt-in,
replacement windows can now make cleaning easier.
These five
benefits are just the start of
all of the benefits that replacement windows can give you.
If you want to learn about all of the replacement window options available to
you in Murray, stop by Pella Windows and Doors’s local showroom to check out what will work best for your home and your budget. In the
meantime, give them a call at 270-216-5253 or schedule and appointment online to get answers to any questions you may have.
1
http://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2015/