Posts in Category: Energy-Efficient Windows

Have you ever wondered why your home energy bills increase but the actual cost of your energy hasn't? Depending on your energy source, it's possible that your real cost per unit of energy has decreased over the years. However, that may not be reflected in your heating or cooling bill. Due to inefficient windows and drafty doors, it’s likely that energy in your home is being wasted. And unfortunately, you still have to pay for it.

The decision between replacing your old windows or installing storm windows is the subject of a long and bitter ongoing debate among designers, architects, contractors, and home-lovers. There are many factors to compare, and each situation is very unique. Trying to assess the different factors gives many people a headache and often leads to rushed choices and misguided decisions.

Whether you want to improve your home’s energy efficiency or just enhance its beauty, new replacement windows are a good place to begin. This is one home improvement expense that you can recoup if you ever sell your home.

These are uncertain days and it is even more necessary to exercise home energy efficiency. Not only do you save money, it also adds to your comfort as well. Nobody likes a drafty house, or enjoys being in a home with moldy insulation, uncovered or frozen pipes, or exposed wiring protruding though the walls.

If there’s one thing you’ve likely learned while living in Albany during the crazy winter of 2014, it is this: Your windows are helping to protect your home from the bitter elements outside, or they really need to be replaced before next year’s storms.

When it comes to doing research, the internet is a great tool. With a few clicks, you have hundreds if not thousands of pages of information at your fingertips. When you are considering a large purchase, looking online can help you to find the best product, price, and company. So, if it’s time to replace the windows in your home, take a minute to research vinyl replacement windows online.

There are many improvements you can make to your home to increase the value; however it’s hard to judge which one in particular will have the biggest impact. The replacement value of windows is actually pretty great, in terms of both monetary value and quality of life. If you are considering replacing your windows, check out these four ways that they can add value to your home.

Choosing the right windows for your home is not an easy task: You need to consider form as well as function because, depending on the style of your home and the size of the window opening, some choices will be better than others. Another major factor to consider is improving energy efficiency, a major motivator for consumers who wish to replace their existing windows. 

If you’re purchasing replacement windows, you may be confused with the terms used to describe energy efficiency. The terms U-value (or U-factor) and R-value are especially perplexing for many consumers. Understanding the differences will help when selecting energy-efficient windows and insulation for your home. Both U-value and R-value measure energy efficiency and it is important to understand the differences between them.