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Top 10 (and 1 Bonus!) Reasons to Replace Your Windows With Vinyl Replacement Windows
Tue 14 Nov 2006 - 10:57
Top 10 (and 1 Bonus!) Reasons to Replace Your Windows With Vinyl Replacement Windows
By Cee Valdez
Save Energy
According to the Department of Energy's EnergyStar program, you can save several hundred dollars in energy bills per year over your current windows.
Reduce Drafts
Even the least expensive vinyl replacement windows will cut the drafts in your house to nearly nothing.
No Painting
Vinyl replacement windows do not need to be painted--ever.
Cost Effective
Vinyl replacement windows are less expensive than other window alternatives such as wood, aluminum, or fiberglass windows.
May be Eligible for Rebates
If you purchase EnergyStar-rated windows, they may be eligible for rebates from the EnergyStar program or even from your local energy company.
Lo-E Coatings
Your current windows almost certainly don't have Lo-E (low emissivity) coating, which reduces the passage of UV rays into your house. Most new vinyl replacement windows have Lo-E coating.
Better Sound Barrier
Double-paned windows are now the industry standard, even in non-extreme climates. In addition to saving energy, double-paned windows make your house quieter.
Windows That Open and Close With Ease
Like opening your windows on a nice spring day? Can't do this with your current stuck-in-place windows? Even low-priced vinyl replacement windows have adequate balance systems to allow easy opening and closing--and they stay open when you want them to.
Breakage Warranty
Did Junior throw a baseball through your new window? Some window companies or window manufacturers may offer full breakage warranties as a sales incentive.
Easier Cleaning
Tilt-in windows are pretty much the standard for windows now. Tilt-in windows mean you don't have to go outside to clean the windows. Especially good if you have a two-story house!
BONUS REASON TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS
Many window companies offer extra goodies as an incentive to sign a contract. So in addition to getting your windows replaced, you may also get free gutters or exterior window cladding as part of the deal!
Cee Valdez writes about home remodeling topics at http://www.easyrenovate.com
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