Home
improvement is something that all homeowners should 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 reoccurring theme beginning when you sign on the
line and assume 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 vital, but when it comes down to it, most
homeowners are looking 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 put
your dollars towards replacement windows:
- Increased home value. As a homeowner, home value is critical, and when it comes to home improvement, you
want to be sure your investment enhances your home value. 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 operate easily not only mean you
aren’t reaping the most benefit from your windows, they can be a safety hazard.
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 increased
safety.
- Improved comfort. Old windows are simply not as energy efficient 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. Enhancements in replacement windows mean that they can 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 looks forward to cleaning windows, and with innovations like sashes that tilt-in,
replacement windows are easier to clean.
These five
benefits are just the start of
all of the benefits that replacement windows can offer.
If you want to learn about all of the replacement window options available to
you in Springfield, stop by Pella Windows and Doors’s local showroom to see what will work best for your home and your budget. In the
meantime, give them a call at 217-793-0550 or schedule and appointment online to get answers to any questions you may have.
1
http://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2015/