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Windows

Colorado Home Improvement Part I

With a major snowstorm in the works in Colorado, I thought it may be a good time to talk about windows — as they are an investment in your home.    If you are considering purchasing new windows,  here are some ideas and tips you might consider:

Reasons to replace:  If your house has ugly, older aluminum, steel or cheap warn wood windows, replacing your windows can definitely enhance your home as well as provide a major energy savings.   There may also be all types of other reasons you want to replace them …….if you only have single pane windows …… if they are cracked ……..if the seals are broken …….  if you can feel a cool breeze around them.

In the Colorado Springs area, there were may houses that were built in the 80’s that included lower quality wood windows.  When you look at these homes now, many of the the windows don’t slide open, and the wood has warped; hence some of the seals are broken.    I can’t imagine they are very energy efficient.    All good reasons to look into replacing them.   Also, some studies show that 25% to 40% of the heat in your house could be reduced with a window replacement.

Materials: There are many, many different options including wood, clad wood windows (wood on the inside and vinyl or aluminum on the outside), vinyl windows, aluminum windows, and steel windows.  Each type has different benefits and costs associated with them.    Read the rest of this entry »