Replacing the windows in your home can be one of the best ways to improve the overall quality of the home. Alongside raising the value of your home, window replacement also increases energy savings, reduces issues such as temperature maintenance and drafts, provides better sound reduction, and increases home safety due to the advancement in glass technologies.efficient-window-cross-section Many of these advantages, especially energy savings, are due to the modern dual or tri pane glass systems used by most manufacturers. As opposed to single pane windows, multi pane windows provide a greater buffer between the home and the outside world –resulting in a comfort level that requires less energy to maintain.

Due to the fact that windows can last for decades, resulting in problems slowing creeping up on homeowners, it can be difficult to determine when it is time for a replacement. There are several ways of determining whether or not it is time for your home’s windows to be replaced.

Leaking, frosting, ‘sweating’, or drafty areas around the windows.

The number one culprit for these weather symptoms is warping due to the aging of the home, but these issues can also be due to rot or poor seals between the window and the frame itself. A window replacement would increase energy savings, resulting in lower energy bills year-round. Additionally, home owners notice a greater comfort level due to a better barrier between the interior of the home and the outside environment.

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Interior Colour Fading

If your favorite artwork, throw rugs, or flooring has been fading dramatically it is likely due to your home’s windows. Modern windows can reduce up to 95% of the Suns UV Rays, which is the spectrum of light responsible for the fading of colour from the home’s interior. In this situation a window replacement will preserve the quality of the interior of the home, ensuring that the value of the home goes up and not down.

Noise

The quality of sound in the home adds to the overall feel of the home. If the reduction in
outside noise isn’t up to par, chances are the windows in the home are due for replacement.Window Older single pane windows offer very little sound reduction, and as the seals and structure of the window itself age more and more of the outside world will creep in. Homeowners are often surprised as to how much outside noise is prevented by modern windows. This reduction in unwanted noise adds to both the value of the home as well as the happiness of those who reside within it.

If you suspect it may be time for a window replacement, a quick and easy assessment by a professional can determine what sort of action is necessary. Feel free to contact Alair Homes Calgary for any questions regarding the integrity of your windows as we would be happy to provide any information or assistance required for your project.