A nice set of windows add a sleekness and modernity to any home. Unbeknownst to many homeowners in southeastern Pennsylvania, however, is the link between your home’s energy efficiency and the condition of your home’s windows.
A common misconception
Besides letting light in and allowing the room to look more open, windows also provide a way out for the air circulating in your Lansdale home. This naturally occurs with most windows even if they are shut. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, nearly 25% of a home’s heating and cooling costs are due to windows that don’t provide enough insulation and energy efficiency.
Upgrading your windows may be a financial prospect that saves you boatloads of money in the long run to be spent on other necessities.
Options: update or replace?
Some problems with windows in your Lansdale home can be managed without needing to replace the entire structure. These include issues such as air leaks, and a lack of caulk and weather-strip that prevents those leaks. There are various additions to windows that don’t require full replacement, but get you the results you want. These include:
- Window treatments
- Storm windows/panels
- Awnings, balconies, and other external shading options
- Solar film
JL Roofing and Siding can provide you with a full list of options available in your area.
In other cases, it may be more efficient and economical to simply replace an entire window or set of windows and upgrade to new models. If you bought a home that is more than 30 years old and the windows have naturally aged, or if your model of window is no longer in stock to upgrade, this might be the better option. Besides the model, choosing new windows involves a host of other options, including frames, glazing, fillers and spacers, and more. You can choose windows based on the climate of Lansdale; different options are available to reduce heat or cold, such as gas-filled windows for cold weather and coated windows for heat protection.
Consulting the experts
Besides the variables that we mentioned above, there are many other options to consider when upgrading or replacing energy inefficient windows. JL Roofing and Siding in Lansdale can give you their honest opinion of what they recommend, which is why shopping local is always the best plan of action when it comes to home repair.
JL Roofing and Siding is the premier agency for your Lansdale window repair and replacement needs. Our services also go beyond installing windows; roofing, siding, doors, gutters, and more are all in our wheelhouse. Give us a call today to see how we can help you improve the energy efficiency in your home!