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Installing Replacement Windows is a
Recession Proof Investment
Replacement Windows Pay Dividends in Style
and Energy Cost Savings
By Mark J. Donovan
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Installing replacement
windows is an affordable home remodeling project that can save you a
bundle on home energy costs. Replacement windows also provide renewed
functionality to old and barely operational windows, as well as
provide an updated charm to your home. These benefits make replacement window
installation a recession proof investment.
With a sagging economy and
less cash in the bank, many homeowners are hesitant to spend
significantly on home remodeling projects.
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Besides less money to spend, they also question the return on investment and
the payback period. However, more affordable remodeling projects such as
installing replacement windows address these concerns. Homeowners can achieve
both immediate and long term savings in energy costs while also maintaining
their most precious financial investment, their home. The U.S. Department of
Energy says that you can save between $125 and $450 a year by replacing a single
pane window with an Energy Star qualified replacement window.
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Vinyl Replacement
Windows
There are many replacement window
options on the market for homeowners to choose from. One of the most popular
replacement window alternatives is vinyl replacement windows. Over half of the
replacement windows installed every year is vinyl replacement windows. They are
extremely affordable, with starting price tags as low as $165. Vinyl replacement
windows, with Low-E glass, are extremely energy efficient, durable and low
maintenance. |
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available in many different styles, colors, and textures, and have numerous
custom feature offerings including frame styles, light dividers, and glass,
screen and performance options. Some replacement window manufacturers, such as
JELD-WEN even offer lifetime warranties on certain models.
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Courtesy of Jeld-Wen |
Non Vinyl
Replacement Windows
Besides all vinyl replacement
windows, there are also other replacement window alternatives, such as vinyl and
metal clad windows and all wood windows.
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Courtesy of Jeld-Wen |
With replacement window options,
there are types where you can wholesale remove the old windows and replace them
with new ones, and there are others where you can maintain the existing window
sash. When wholesale replacing a window, frequently both the internal trim and
the outside house siding may be impacted. Alternatively there are window sash
replacement kits available that enable you to preserve the existing interior
window trim and outside house siding. |
So if you want to improve the look of
your home, achieve both short term and long term cost savings, and increase the
long term value of your home, installing replacement windows is a great option.
Installing replacement windows is a home remodeling investment that is both
recession proof and smart.
If you need more help on choosing the
right window replacement for your home, contact one of our
pre-screened window
installation contractors. They can help you select the replacement windows that
are right for your home and budget, and perform the installation.
For more information on
Installing a New Window, see the
Installing a New Window Ebook from
HomeAdditionPlus.com. The Installing a New Window Ebook provides easy to
understand, step-by-step instructions, on how to remove an old window and
install a new one. Pictures are included for every key step in the process.
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