Windows are an integral part of the home. As such, they affect your property in so many ways, providing adequate ventilation and natural lighting, and even helping reduce energy consumption. Most of all, windows play a huge role in a home’s aesthetics.
However, they don’t usually receive the attention that they deserve. More often than not, when the need arises, a window replacement project usually gets placed on the back burner. What many homeowners don’t realize is that doing so could be a costly mistake.
Here are a few reasons why you should never delay window replacement:
1. More Damage Risk
If a window is already old and damaged, there’s a good chance that the window frame or even the surrounding structure could be damaged as well. In fact, it’s a common occurrence for window contractors to discover issues in the wall when they install a new window.
Damage to the surrounding wall can be costly to repair, and the more severe it is, the more you have to pay. If you postpone replacing your damaged window, you run the risk of dealing with costlier repairs down the line.
2. Higher Energy Costs
Did you know that modern windows actually have the ability to help reduce your energy costs? That’s because they can contribute to improving your home’s energy efficiency. Older windows were not particularly designed to be energy-efficient, so they are less likely to help in boosting your home’s insulation.
Every day that you delay replacing a faulty window, you’re living with poor cladding quality that’s letting outdoor air in and indoor air out. This prevents stable indoor temperature, pushing your HVAC system to work doubly hard in an effort to achieve comfortable conditions for you. Unfortunately, the extra work results in higher energy use, which you’ll see as a spike in your utility bills. Using more energy than necessary is also not good for the environment.
3. Increased Health Risk
More than just making sure you’re getting your daily dose of sunlight, windows can contribute to your health by offering adequate indoor ventilation to prevent moisture buildup, which can cause serious health issues when left uncontrolled.
4. Reduced Curb Appeal
A broken window is an ugly window that takes away from your home’s curb appeal. The longer it takes you to replace a damaged window, the longer you’ll have to live with your home not looking its best.
In the next post, we’ll be talking about the ideal window replacement process so you know what to expect. Stay tuned!
