Replacement windows in San Jose, CA will save you money. Undoubtedly, you and your family live within a budget, no matter how much income you have. That budget may include mortgage payments, vehicle payments, college tuition, commuting costs, utilities, groceries, and other household expenses, as well as savings.
It is very likely that most of these budget items cost you more every year than they did the year before, and you are finding it harder to set aside money to save for the future or you are able to put the money aside, but your budget is stretched to capacity.
One way that you can add more savings to your budget is with replacement windows. Although replacement windows are initially an expenditure, they will, in the long run, save you quite a bit of money in ways that you may not imagine.
If your windows are more than 15 years old, then they are probably a major contributor to higher energy costs for your home.
Older windows usually don’t function well or probably, and this, along with misalignment with the window frame, can create air leaks in your home. What air leaks do is let the cool air out of your home (and the hot air in) in the summer and the heat out of your home (and the cold in) in the winter.
Air leaks cause your HVAC system to run more frequently and longer in order to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. This, in turn, drives up the amount of money you spend on power.
Additionally, older windows are not as energy efficient as new replacement windows. Replacement windows come with glass options like double and triple pane glass (two or three panes of glass separated by a layer or layers filled with inert gas). Either double pane or triple pane windows will significantly increase the insulating power of your windows.
Replacement windows can also have options added that reduce the transfer of heat through the windows. This means that your home will be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter without your HVAC system running continuously.
Because replacement windows will fit perfectly within their frames, all air leaks will be eliminated, and this will add to your energy savings.
Another way that replacement windows will save you money is in repairs and maintenance. Old and damaged windows can be very expensive to repair. Additionally, it can be difficult to find the parts needed to do the repairs, and when you do, they cost a lot of money as does the labor for having the repairs made.
If you have wood windows in your home now, you have a lot of upkeep and maintenance to do to keep them in good shape. This can include things like repainting them and resealing them every few years, which can be costly to do.
You can get replacement windows that look like wood without all the maintenance that wood windows require, and your new windows won’t need any repairs because everything is brand new.
You may not know how much replacement windows will increase the value of your home (and give it more curb appeal). If you are selling your home or plan to sell it in the future, replacement windows will command a higher selling price and will attract more buyers. Additionally, most, if not all, of the investment you made in replacement windows will go back into your pocket when the sale is complete.
To learn more about replacement windows in San Jose, CA, you can speak with our knowledgeable staff at California Custom Creations.
