The Advantages of New Replacement Windows

The benefits of installing new replacement window are realized both as an investment and as an enhancement in the look of your home.  Before embarking on a project of this scope and expense, evaluate your needs:

• What is the reason you are choosing replacement windows?  Is it for an updated look to your home?  Greater energy efficiency?  To take advantage of a nice view or natural lighting exposure?
• What type of cladding do you want – metal, vinyl or wood?
• Does your window installer have experience with the types of windows you are considering?

Once you have answered these questions, it is time to talk to your installer about the various styles and insulation rating of the available replacement windows. An experienced contractor will be invaluable in helping you wade through the sea of different manufacturers, glass types, materials and architectural styles that are best for your home.

For example, if you have a Craftsman cottage, a bow window that faces the street might look out of place. If you have a two story Colonial, you will probably want upgraded versions of your existing windows to maintain a traditional charm. If your home is a Cape Cod, a bay window may be just the focal point you need inside and out.

There are several types of window styles and all are available in whatever material you prefer:

• Double hung. This is a traditional style best suited for the Colonial or Craftsman style home. Choose either six or eight light over one for the Craftsman style or six over six for the Colonial, these styles are now available without the old sash weights and have multiple pane thickness for high insulation values.
• Bow or bay. This adds a dramatic look to the front of a home. These styles are a huge plus when it comes to adding curb appeal to a home of unimpressive architecture.
• Sliding. These are easy to operate and easy to clean from the inside out. They are perfect for the contemporary, modern or ranch style home.
• Casement. These are the open out styles that were once used mostly for Florida rooms and sun porches. They are particularly popular in warmer climates as the horizontal versions can be left open during summer showers without allowing rain to get inside.
• Garden windows. These mini greenhouses are a popular type of extended window. They are perfect for the cook who likes to grow fresh, organic herbs right in the kitchen all year long. This type of window also suits ornamental plants like orchids and cacti.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of installing replacement window is the energy savings that can be achieved by new E-glass technology. The rating of a window in Miami or Phoenix would be that which primarily keeps out the heat of the sun in the hotter months. In eastern Pennsylvania, this type of insulating replacement window is used to retain the sun’s heat in the winter and also keep out the cold. Your contractor will know exactly which E-rating performs best in your climate and will direct you toward the best choices.  Remember, there is no substitute for an expert when it comes to window installation or any other home improvement project.

White Siding and Windows installs replacement windows in South Hampton, Doylestown, Quakertown, Bensalem, Warminster, Richboro, Langhorne, Newtown, Holland and Warrenton.