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Did you know that windows usually make up about 10 percent of your house, but are usually responsible for 40-50 percent of the heat lost or gained?\u00a0 These numbers are important because they directly affect your wallet in two ways.\u00a0 First, properly maintaining your existing windows or replacing old and damaged windows will save you money on energy cost.\u00a0 Second, well maintained or brand new windows add value to your home, earning you thousands of dollars more when you decide to sell. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Furthermore, most people don\u2019t realize, but besides saving you money on energy costs, there are other ways that new windows can save you money.\u00a0 Windows produced these days, for example, have two great advantages over windows that were made ten years ago.\u00a0 Newer windows are proven to block harmful UV rays from the sun.\u00a0 Left unchecked, UV rays, shinning through older, unprotected windows, can cause damage to your furniture and carpet.\u00a0 Over time, these items must be replaced, and of course, this can be quite expensive.\u00a0 Worse, however, is the fact that if you don\u2019t realize that the problem started because of old windows, the UV rays will also damage your new furniture or carpet.\u00a0 Also, an added bonus provided by newer windows is that they come equipped with better safety features.\u00a0 The locks on these windows, as well as the glass of which they are made, are much stronger.\u00a0 These windows help to protect your family and loved ones at all times.<\/p>\n
Many home owners interested in home improvement know the benefits of window replacement, but they don\u2019t know if their windows need to be replaced.\u00a0 For this reason, they don\u2019t want to begin window replacement projects, which can be quite costly, if their windows are working properly.\u00a0 Here are a few ways to check if your windows are doing what they are supposed to.<\/p>\n
Walk around your home and look at the areas around your windows.\u00a0 Do you notice any paint that is peeling?\u00a0 If so, look underneath the paint.\u00a0 Do you see and damaged or warped wood?\u00a0 If so, there is a good chance that these windows are letting out a lot of hot air in the winter and a lot of cold air in the summer.\u00a0 Windows that fit this description should be changed.<\/p>\n
There are several other simple tests that you can perform to see if your windows are functioning properly.\u00a0 For example, inside your home, pass your hand around the frames of all your windows.\u00a0 Do you feel any drafts?\u00a0 If so, these problems must be dealt with.\u00a0 Also when inside, notice if noise from outside is particularly loud.\u00a0 This too is a sign that it may be time to replace your windows.\u00a0 Lastly, one of the fastest and most efficient ways to find out if you need to change your windows is to speak with your neighbors and compare energy bills.\u00a0 If your bills are consistently higher than theirs, now is probably a good time to change the windows. <\/p>\n
Consider all of the benefits of window replacement and then put your windows to test.\u00a0 You will probably find that now is the perfect time to make some much needed home repairs by changing your windows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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