Window replacement appears fairly straightforward to first-time homeowners, but it actually requires as much careful planning as other “larger” home upgrades. The process of choosing new windows is a huge part of this. After all, you’ll want your choices to make a notable and positive difference to the look and feel of your home. Here are a few items to consider:
1. Decide on the window style. If you want to get the most out of your window replacement, you should pick a window style that can effectively meet a specific need. For instance, you should pick double-hung or casement if you need windows that match well with your vintage home style. But if your home leans toward a modernist or contemporary style, you’re better off with sliding or picture windows. Here are a few other examples:
- Choose double-hung, casement or sliding windows to increase your home’s access to natural ventilation.
- Go for specialty replacement windows to set your home apart from your neighbor’s.
- Consider bay and bow windows to benefit from additional square footage.
- Get sliding or picture windows to maximize your viewing area and let more natural light into your home.
- Pick casement and sliding windows to better meet certain building codes regarding the bathroom, bedroom or basement.
2. Choose a durable framing material. The most popular window materials are wood and vinyl, but both also have weaknesses that can affect the performance and longevity of your replacement windows. If you want a better alternative, you should instead consider Fibrex®, a revolutionary composite material used in Renewal by Andersen® windows. It offers the same exceptional durability and insulating value as wood, and the same low-maintenance performance as vinyl. This allows for replacement windows that resist cracking, pitting, warping, rot and corrosion. Our Fibrex windows also maintain a tough and airtight seal to prevent energy loss.
3. Don’t forget about the window glass. The glass plays an integral role in your new windows’ energy efficiency. To ensure greater energy savings, make sure your replacement windows are double-paned and come with low-emissivity (low-e) coatings. If you choose ones from Renewal by Andersen of Northwest Ohio, you’ll find that our window glass meets stringent energy performance standards. Check out our High-Performance™ Low-E4® SmartSun™ glass, which works to keep your home cool during summer and warm during winter. It reduces your reliance on your HVAC system, helping maintain your home’s thermal comfort no matter the season while also lowering its energy consumption.
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For the best in window replacement services, look no further than Renewal by Andersen of Northwest Ohio. We’ll help you keep a sturdier, lovelier and more energy-efficient home with our exceptional window options. Call us today at (419) 931-6970, or fill out this contact form to request a window quote. We proudly serve homeowners in Findlay, OH, and the rest of Hancock County.
