Window Replacement Benefits

The benefits of Milpitas, CA window replacement for your house are numerous, but we’ll focus on three benefits that make window replacement a home improvement project you should think about right now.  

Windows wear out over time. Windows get drafty, letting cold air in during the winter and letting hot air in during the summer, making it more difficult to keep the interior of your home at a constant and comfortable temperature. You may notice condensation building up on the inside of your windows. This means moisture is getting inside the frame, which will rot wooden frames and window sills and create a perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow. Your current windows may be more difficult to open and close, which can be due to a variety of problems.  

One of the benefits of window replacement is that you save money now and later. Older, single hung windows account for about 70% of the heat loss in a home. Although window replacement seems costly up front, the benefits of energy-efficient window replacements will save you a considerable amount of money in monthly energy costs all year long.  

Window replacements will keep extreme heat and extreme cold outside your home where it belongs. Energy-efficient window replacements can reduce up to 25% of the demand on your HVAC system, lowering your home’s overall power consumption. Double or triple-paned windows are filled with krypton or argon, which helps keep air from escaping your home. Adding a low thermal emissivity coating (Low-E) to window replacements can further increase window replacement thermal efficiency.  

Another benefit of window replacement is that it will increase what your home is worth. If you choose to do window replacement this month and need to sell your home next month to move, you will recoup the majority of the cost of the window replacement from the new buyer. Additionally, window replacements, which come in a wide variety of types, styles, colors, and finishes, will increase overall property value and enhance your home’s curb appeal.   

You may be able to save money with your local energy company when you install energy-efficient replacement windows by getting a lower rate per kilowatt of usage. Additionally, multiple locks on window replacements will increase the security of your house and may lower your home insurance premiums.  

A final benefit of window replacement is comfort. Window replacements give you more natural light and reduce outside noise. With customizable styles, window replacements give you an avenue to express yourself with your home.   

UV rays can damage furniture, wooden and carpeted flooring, rugs, and window treatments like sheers, curtains, and drapes over time by fading the luster and the color, decreasing the quality and life of your home. Window replacements can provide UV protection inside your home for all of these, preserving them in their new, unadulterated state.   

Additionally, window replacements require very little maintenance and are designed to be easy to open and to clean. This gives you more time to enjoy your home itself and to enjoy the activities you share with family and friends there.  

If you want to learn more about Milpitas, CA window replacement, you can speak with our knowledgeable staff at California Custom Creations. You can call us at (408) 316-6293 to make an appointment for a free in-home consultation.