Top 5 Reasons to Replace Your Windows

Windows help maintain the temperature in your home, keeping the cold out in the winter and the heat out in the summer. To capture upon the benefits of windows, it is important to have well sealed, efficient, and double or triple paned glass window. The benefits to having quality windows are endless, including tax rebates and improving the look of your home. Below are the top 5 reasons to replace your windows before winter.

Energy Efficient Windows: Savings

1. 2009-2010 $1500 Tax Credit. The Government is offering a $1500 tax credit on qualifying windows. The credit is applied to your taxes and is 30% of the cost of the window not including installation. The windows need to be installed in the tax year to qualify for that year’s credit. Since ordering and installation can take 2 weeks or more, you should really act soon.

2. Save money on energy bills. Quality windows ensure that the home uses less gas to heat the home. This commonly results in a noticeable reduction in your monthly utility bills. Imagine the money that will be saved each month and at the end of the year! When you add up the savings, the new windows will essentially pay for themselves.

3. Old windows are dangerous. Cracked and broken become even more dangerous once winter arrives, as the glass becomes brittle and cold. If you have children in the home, they are in great danger if they play or sleep in a room with old windows. Further concerns are the drafts that old windows cause, as well as the potential illnesses these drafts can cause your family members.

4. Many old windows are made of dangerous materials. Old windows may contain lead paint, which is dangerous for children and adults alike. Upgrading not only reduces bills and increases the aesthetics of a home, but it may also protect your health.

5. Old windows are commonly single paned. Double paned windows lock out more moisture and cold than old, single paned windows. These old windows have a tendency to freeze open or shut, and they feel icy to the touch. In addition, they are known to develop frost on the inside of the window, increasing the chances of breakage, which causes damage to the home.

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