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It can be a little unsettling and even nerve-racking to step into the fray of various home improvement projects. If you’ve been looking for some project take on that can improve the comfort, value, and even aesthetic appeal of your McKinney home, you may have considered renovating your kitchen, redoing one of the bathrooms, or even improving the outdoor living space. However, one of the best projects to take on as far as value is concerned is replacement windows.
Why replacement windows are so important.
The average life expectancy of any window for your home is going to be between 10 and 15 years, depending on the manufacturer and quality of those windows. Sure, they will likely last a lot longer than that, but their ability to protect your home from the outside elements and other factors begins to significantly decline as they get older.
While we might not think much about energy efficiency in this part of the country, it is an important topic no matter where you live. Living in McKinney, Texas means dealing with some hot, humid summer conditions and even incredible warm in the spring and autumn months as well. That usually translates to running the air conditioning system on a regular basis throughout much of the year.
As we experienced this past winter, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures are not unusual for this part of the country, either. That means you likely have to run your furnace for some length of time during the winter as well.
That alone is reason enough to look into energy efficiency and when you consider that more than 40 percent of your home’s heat and cool air that is generated by your furnace or air conditioning system is lost through drafty, old, outdated windows and entry doors and it highlights the importance of this as a home improvement project.
It’s also important for aesthetic and curb appeal purposes. If you’re planning on selling your home in the near future, replacing your windows can actually lead to more offers and better offers as well. With the right replacement windows, you could actually see your home’s value increase.
So how do you go about this process? How do you ultimately choose the right replacement windows for your home and know that you’re making the right investment?
Below are a few steps that you should take that can help you make better decisions for yourself, your home, your budget, and your family.
1. Determine what your specific needs are.
This means you should go around to each room in your house and figure out whether you actually like the way the particular style of windows look in there right now or if you’ve always had the inclination to replace them with something different. This is the perfect opportunity to completely change the appearance and comfort of any and all rooms in your home.
If you don’t really have a clear idea of what you may want to consider when it comes to each room, you can feel overwhelmed when you begin to see all sorts of different styles, sizes, and options. Take this step first.
2. Sit down and calculate your budget.
Before you actually shop around for replacement windows, you should have a clear idea of your budget. How much are you willing and able to spend on replacement windows right now? Many people spend $20,000, $30,000, and even more on renovating the kitchen because they see that is a significant home improvement project. They see it as an investment.
Those same people don’t often see replacing the windows in the same manner, but they should. Replacement windows, dollar for dollar, can actually offer you a much better return on your investment than any other home improvement project. So sit down and calculate a budget that is comfortable for you, but that allows you to make a good investment.
3. View the options that are available in your area.
This means choosing the right replacement window company. You should find a company that has a great deal of experience specifically with replacement windows and entry doors. A company that sells a lot of other products or takes on numerous other home improvement projects will not likely have the same specific experience when it comes to replacement windows.
When you choose the right company, you’ll be able to view a wide range of options for your home. You may even be able to envision what certain windows may look like in various rooms in your house.
4. Consider energy efficiency.
Because people spend a significant amount of money on their utility bills throughout the year to keep their homes cool in the summer and other months, and warm in the winter, energy efficiency is an important thing to look at.
Consider focusing on windows that are sealed with argon or krypton gas, which helps to maintain the heat or cool air inside your home. Also, look into Low-E film coating that can cut down on the amount of ultraviolet radiation that penetrates your home in the summer. It’s that ultraviolet radiation from the sun that generates heat and also causes your furniture, carpeting, and other items to fade over time.
5. Some people look into hurricane windows.
Is this something you should consider? It’s not necessary for this part of Texas, but because hurricanes do strike Texas from time to time, you may see these types of windows advertised. They are impact-resistant windows that can withstand a significant impact from objects and even winds and they could be beneficial for people who are concerned about others breaking into their homes.
They are a significantly greater investment than regular windows and because they are not actually necessary for McKinney, they may not offer you the same type of benefits that other windows can.
If you want to start at the top, choose the best window and door company in the area. Contact Southwest Door & Window today. Visit us at 10255 Miller Rd, Dallas, TX 75238, or call our team at (214) 341-2212.