How Window Replacement Benefits a Home

Windows impact the comfort, style, and maintenance costs of your home more than perhaps any other feature. If your windows are more than a decade old, it’s worth considering all the benefits that come with a modern, custom window replacement.

How window replacement impact both life at home and property value:

Real energy savings

Window replacement offers substantial energy savings compared to repairs, weatherstripping, and other partial fixes. That’s because energy efficiency comes from several factors: the glass, the frame, and quality of installation.

Heating and cooling costs can both be lowered with window replacement:

• In the summer, modern windows retain your air conditioning with cutting-edge technology like double glazing with a krypton or argon gas fill. Special coatings also block solar heat without blocking light.
• In the winter, the same technology prevents energy loss so your home heating stays indoors. Precision installation further ensures minimal air leakage.

Esthetics & resale value

According to Remodeling Magazine, window replacement recoups 120% to 133% of cost in resale value in the San Francisco housing market. The national average is around 78%.

Why is window replacement so desirable in the Bay Area?

• The climate in Marin and Sonoma counties demands protection for all kinds of weather, year-round.
• Windows have a powerful impact on both curb appeal. Homebuyers in Marin and Sonoma counties have high expectations for style and window replacement ensures trend-forward esthetics.
• Local homebuyers also love energy efficiency. New window replacement is both an eco-friendly selling point and a long-term money saver.

Maximum natural light

Natural light makes life at home more upbeat and enjoyable. Today’s window replacement options feature sleek, minimalist frames so you can get more light from the same surface area. Energy-efficient coatings also excel at letting in visible light while blocking out infrared heat.

Minimal outside noise

A window replacement can also minimize outdoor noise through sound absorption.  If car engines and barking dogs are barking you, a new window might be the solution.

Low maintenance

Older windows can be challenging to keep clean. Modern glass and new frame designs tend to feature cleaner lines and simple function — fewer nooks and crannies where dirt can build up, with glass that resists streaks and stains.

Replacement windows offer high-performance options in traditional or modern esthetics. For immediate impact and long-term financial benefits, it makes sense for new windows to top your list of home renovations.