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Whether you’ve been trying to stretch your monthly energy budget or get frustrated by rising costs every month, you’re not alone.
Year round you have hot and humid summers and cold winters. Your home’s interior temperature is regulated in a large part by your windows.
Old windows can let in all of the wrong things in the summer: too much heat, which means your air conditioner has to work harder than it should. Worn out window seals can let warm air escape through the drafts in winter as your heating system runs constantly.
These regional variations are taken into account by modern replacement windows which provide greater insulation and weather resistance.
Today’s windows are designed to create maximum comfort while assisting you in saving energy. Key features include:
Made of a thin metallic coating on the glass, which reflects infrared light and therefore keeps heat inside during winter and outside during summer.
The use of double- or triple-pane windows filled with an insulating gas such as argon.
More resistant to warping, cracking, and heat transfer than older, standard frames, vinyl, fiberglass, or composite frames.
New construction and new materials to reduce air leakage around the window edges.
This means that when you choose high quality products, you will see a visible drop in your heating and cooling bills.
It depends on a number of factors—such as the age of your current windows, how well they’re currently sealed, the type of insulation in your home and what heating/cooling systems you have. But Energy Star says homeowners can save as much as 7 to 15 percent on energy bills by replacing old single pane windows with modern energy efficient windows.While lower energy bills are often the top motivator, replacing windows can also bring several other benefits:
New windows can give your home a clean, updated look that, if you sell in the future, could go towards increasing the resale value of your home.
Windows of good quality can make a substantial difference in outdoor noise, so your indoors become quieter and more relaxing.
The windows of today are more durable with glass and stronger locks and a second layer of protection against intruders.
Nowadays, vinyl and fiberglass are lasting materials, and care about them is much less than wood frame windows.
It’s important to address some misconceptions before you fully commit:
Not so. Inefficiency and variances in quality depend a lot on the manufacturer and the kind of material used.
Although a clever Diy’er might want to try it, professional installation guarantees a tight seal and that warranties remain in effect.
The saying, “Windows Are Only Important in Winter,” is a reference to this, since the cold will drive anyone to find a warm spot, and we spend a lot more time in those warm spots than we do worrying about them. But don’t forget about those sweltering summer months. New windows in Northern Virginia will help make your home cooler because they keep less heat from coming in through the glass and frames.
It’s important to choose a provider that understands your local climate, and stands behind its workmanship.
At Nations Choice Exteriors, we pride ourselves on:
We know our way around window technology, and can help you find the best solution for your unique Northern Virginia home.
All materials and brands we source are of the best quality, and we build your windows to last and be efficient for years to come.
Good installation is the key to getting everything out of your new windows. We have experienced installers that do the job right the first time.
From the initial consultation to the final inspection we endeavor to make the process easy and hassle free.
When you partner with a dependable local contractor such as Nations Choice Exteriors, you know that you’re getting first rate products and service.
One of the best improvements you can make to your home when you’re ready to upgrade is to install new windows in Northern Virginia. Lower energy bills and a more comfortable indoor environment are just one of the benefits – you’ll also increase the appearance and value of your property.
Energy efficient windows are a long term return on an investment as long as you plan to be in the home for years to come. If you want to learn more about Northern Virginia window installation, see our website at Nations Choice Exteriors or give us a call for a consultation.
Whatever questions you may have, we’d be happy to help select the right windows for your home, and make sure that the installation process is as easy as possible.