Your home’s aesthetic can be drastically changed just because of your window design.
Windows don’t last forever. Sure, they can last a few decades if you choose the right ones–but eventually, they deteriorate or go out of style. Your home’s aesthetic can be drastically changed just because of your window design. So, how do you know when you need new windows? That depends on a couple of factors. Read on to find out.
Are your windows causing you grief?
This mostly has to do with whether or not you hate opening your windows. It’s pretty easy to ignore this is happening if you’re used to it–but if your windows hardly open, don’t fully close, retain moisture, or are hard to clean, a replacement may be in order. Some houses require historic windows to complete their look, but certainly don’t keep them if they are compromising your energy costs.
Should you replace just one or all of them?
If you can’t afford, or simply don’t want to, replace all of your windows at once, you can work by sides. The side of your home that gets hit by sunlight the most is probably going to have the most deteriorated windows. Replacing all of those but leaving the others the same will detract from any noticable differences, even if you match them well. But try not to replace one window next to an old one–this can show aging and they may not match perfectly.
When should you repair windows instead of replacing them?
You don’t always have to completely renovate your windows if they are salvageable. Take a look at the following aspects: is the wood rotting? Is the latching mechanism drooping? Are the parts that you need to replace hard to find and expensive? A new set of windows is probably your best bet. Sometimes, you can call professionals to take a look and expertly clean them for you. If you determine your windows are worth saving, it may be acceptable to invest in the project.
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Call Cedar Square Homes if you’re ready for a window replacement.
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