Windows and Doors: Tips for Successful Replacement
February 24, 2010
When planning major home improvements, it's important to consider all facets of the project and its impact on your budget, your time, your home, and your family. Understanding your needs and expectations for replacing windows and doors may help with selecting products and planning and hiring window contractors.
New Windows and Doors: What Your Home Needs, What You Want
Replacing windows and doors may add value while improving your home's appearance. As gateways between the outdoors and your home's interior, windows and doors are important to your home's climate and energy savings. Ensuring maximum energy efficiency may help with reducing utility costs and may qualify you for local energy company rebates or a federal tax credit.
New windows and doors can protect your home against damage from weather and ultraviolet light, while providing security for your family.
Window Contractors May Help Maintain Your Home's Architectural and Historic Integrity
If you have a historic home, or otherwise wish to maintain your home's architectural integrity, new window and door styles may provide appropriate options along with improved durability and low maintenance. Window dealers can assist with custom product and installation needs.
Windows and Doors for Every Budget
Cost may be an essential consideration for your door or window replacement project, and today's replacement window and door options often provide choices in window frame and door materials, glazing, and hardware suited to your budget. Keep in mind that installing energy-efficient doors and windows may significantly decrease energy costs, and that properly installed windows and doors can last for many years. You might think of it as you're not only spending money--you're making an investment in your home.