New Windows Save You Money on Your Heating and Cooling Bills
You might not realize how much money energy-efficient new windows can save you on energy bills. Indoor air that you have warmed or cooled to the perfect temperature can leak out around old windows, and the comfy indoor temperatures can bleed out through the temperature differential in the glass. Updated windows have coatings, multiple panes, and state-of-the-art frames which all minimize heat transfer through and around your new windows.
You will spend far less on heating and cooling when you replace your windows. You might also want to consider how much quieter your house may become with updated windows, and how much less you will hear from your neighbor’s dogs or from the freeway roar.
Replacement Windows Add Value to Your Home
What you may not realize is how much impact an investment in replacement windows will have on your home’s value.
Understandably, we all have a limited amount we can spend on home upgrades. As much as we would all love a completely renovated kitchen, or an added bathroom, or a new deck, we have to make choices, and it makes sense to choose wisely.
According to Modernize.com, adding a sunroom returns only 52 percent of the investment in your home’s value. If a sunroom costs $10,000 to add – that is a mighty humble estimate – then it only adds about $5,200 to the home’s value, which isn’t a great return on your investment.
Window replacement, on the other hand, returns between 70 and 80 percent of its cost in the potential resale value of your home. If you spend $5,000 on new windows, then you can estimate an increase in the market value of your home of between $3,500 and $4,000 (as an example).
Double-hung windows with insulated vinyl are very popular right now. Wooden window frames – using aluminum, vinyl, or fiberglass for their insulation – are also popular, but can cost between 15% and 30% more per window. Casement windows cost more than double-hung windows, but this price increase is for a smart reason: they keep cold air and drafts out better than either single-hung or double-hung windows. All of this means that it’s a good idea to do your homework and solicit expert advice before making a big decision on replacement windows. Hiring an experienced window replacement company, like all of us here at Harper Siding & Roofing in Cincinnati, is the way to go when you’re considering replacement windows for your home.
Updated Windows Add Comfort to Your Home
Beyond cost savings and curb appeal, it’s also important for you and your family to feel comfortable and cozy inside your home. New windows reduce drafts, help to eliminate mold and mildew issues that might have been brewing in old wooden frames, and can keep pollen, dust and other allergens and impurities outside of your home. All of this adds up to your home staying cleaner and fresher, and maintaining the temperature you want, year-round.
Replacement windows are a great investment in the value and comfort of your home. Your trusted local window replacement company is happy to take a look and let you know what would be the right window upgrade for your home and budget. Here in Cincinnati, we’ve got you covered here at Haper Siding & Roofing. We know windows, and we know Cincinnati homes. We’re ready to take a look at your current windows and let you know the best way to take your home’s windows to the next level.