5 Tips for Window Replacement

If you're looking to lower energy costs or simply add value to your home, window replacement makes a perfect opportunity to acheive both. Selecting energy efficient, aesthecially pleasing windows is easier now than ever before. With proper knowledge of installation techniques and understanding money-saving features, you can give your home a new look while cutting down energy expenses. 

Find the proper fit.

Check that the trim is large enough to not only fit your replacement windows but also create enough space for insulation. Tape measurers work best when determing measurements for a window opening. (To measure: Begin in the top left corner and make your way down to the bottom right corner. Do the same along the top of the window opening. You are looking for equal measurements on both sections.) Fill any open areas with fiberglass or expanding foam insulation. Doing so prevents outside elements from entering your home, as well as air or heat from escaping.  

Have them properly installed.

While some do-it-yourselfers enjoy installing new house fixtures themselves, having a properly trained professional install replacement windows makes for more long term efficiency. If hiring a professional isn't an option for you, always call a friend or backup to ensure your new replacement windows are installed error-free.

Check for engergy efficiency.

Installation is only one part of saving energy. Replacement windows today are often created with energy efficient glass and multiple panes. Popular energy saving windows are those with triple-panes, which features gas in between each glass panel that helps to keep air conditioning and heat inside your home and lower your energy bill in return. You can also find numbered ratings on nearly all windows that feature the product's energy performance. 

Be sure to properly seal.

Window leakage is a common problem for recently installed windows, but this can be prevented by installing a drip cap along the top. These keep water from getting into the window, which can destroy the look and functionality of a replacement. Siding can easily be fit over the top of the drip cap to make for a more aesthecially pleasing appearance. 

Use different glass for bath or shower rooms.

Tempered glass is recommended for window replacement in bathroom areas. Should the window be shattered you'll avoid having large, sharp glass shards lying around. Windows made of tempered glass break into small pieces, which makes for a safer environment should breakage occur.

For more information on window replacement or to get started on a project today, contact Brennan Enterprises at (insert phone number.)