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Do you need new windows for your home renovation project? For window replacements during the home improvement process, there are a few factors to consider. In this article, your window replacement experts will provide a few tips for balancing budget, aesthetics, style and energy efficiency, so you can make the right choice for your new windows.
What You Need to Look For When Buying New Windows
Budget and quality, these are the factors you must balance when choosing the right window for your home. They are not the only parts that will require replacement during the home renovation process. So it is important to find good windows without exceeding the budget, while not compromising in terms of product quality, to avoid subpar final results. Three factors that homeowners should consider are: product quality, design styles and options, and energy efficiency.
Overall Product Quality
While there is the temptation to cut costs by choosing low quality products, any monetary savings will be negated because subpar windows will cost homeowners more down the line. Low-grade windows will deteriorate earlier and require replacement, they will also be inefficient so homes won't be able to save up on energy expenses. On the other hand, high quality products will result in long-term savings as they will last longer and reduce energy expenses due to their efficiency.
Simonton branded windows are are tested by the AAMA Gold Label Certification Program. This guarantees high quality and durability, as this is the highest level of testing for windows and doors, measuring thermal performance as well as structural integrity.
Window Design and Style Options
Window companies and the products they offer come in a variety of design options. Homeowners should research these brands and the products they provide to see what matches well with their home's style. Various design options and styles have different looks, structural considerations and price levels. Simonton windows come in styles such as:
Double Hung Windows: These are easy to clean due to their inward tilting sashes and can be conveniently opened by lowering the top or raising the bottom sash.
Slider Windows: These glide horizontally, sliding from side to side. Streamlined contemporary profiles let more natural light inside homes as well.
Casement Windows: These provide open views and great ventilation and can be easily opened with cranks outwards to either side.
Awning Windows: They give rooms added airflow as they are hinged at the top and can open outward.
Picture Windows: Fixed and cannot be opened, they come in a variety of shapes and styles and are the most energy efficient window style.
Garden Windows: These project outward and give space to display decorations.
Energy Efficiency
Which type of new window you choose will impact your home's energy efficiency and expenses. When it comes to keeping homes comfortable and lowering the electricity bill, Simonton windows are ideal as their efficiency helps maintain the indoor climate as well. Low-E coating upgrades for vinyl windows, argon gas fills and other ENERGY STAR-certified features can improve their effectiveness in keeping heat inside during colder seasons while keeping homes cool during warmer months.
For new windows installations or window replacement services, reach out to California Replacement Windows in Anaheim. Also serving Irvine, Laguna Beach, South Bay, West Los Angeles and Southern California.
California Replacement Windows
Office: (714) 632-7767