DMac shares his home improvement expertise

When you are working on getting replacement windows for your home, you want to feel like you know everything you need to know. If you’ve never gone through the process before, it can be confusing because of the wide variety of available options today. However, the most important facts about replacement windows can help you feel better about selecting the right ones. Not everyone knows these things, and they can help determine what replacement windows to pick for your home.

Dual Pane Windows are the Best Option

If you have old, single pane, drafty windows, you are looking forward to getting dual pane replacement windows so you won’t have those air leaks any longer. But a bonus is that you can also reduce the outside noise that comes into your house. No more traffic or barking dogs to disrupt your peace. It’s a side effect that is most welcomed.

Leaky Windows Steal Your Money 

You don’t want anyone reaching into your wallet and taking money that doesn’t belong to them, right? In essence, that’s what old windows are doing. You’ll understand that all that much better when you get new replacement windows. You’ll save money every month on your energy bills, so your wallet will stay fuller than before.

Wood Windows Take A Lot of Maintenance 

If you have wood windows now, you might assume you want them again. Wood can be beautiful and welcoming. However, when you look further into the options, you might start to dream about having your weekend time back when you don’t have to do maintenance on the windows any longer. That’s possible when you get another material—like vinyl replacement windows. Vinyl is more affordable than wood and doesn’t require yearly maintenance tasks.

High-Performance Low-E Glass reflects Heat 

Suppose you want your home to be as protected from the sun as you can, then go for three or four layers of low-E glass. This metallic reflective coating shoots the sun’s rays back out in the summer. You don’t get heat from the sun inside your house, but you do get the natural light you want. Plus, it blocks UV rays, so there’s no more fading for your furniture and carpets. And, in the winter, that heat is reflected back into your house when you have the furnace running, so you’re also more comfortable.

There are plenty of other window facts you’ll want to know as you go through the details of your window replacement project, but these will get you started in understanding a bit more about the windows you might want to have placed in your home.  Contact the experts at Family Home Improvements by calling (562) 464-0684. We’re here to help in any way we can. We want to provide you with the information you need to make the best, informed decisions for your home.

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