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Replacement Windows Add Home Value
Mon 11 Dec 2006 - 21:06
Replacement Windows Add Home Value
By Johnathan T. Bakers
You see the world from your windows. From inside your home you view the world and your neighborhood, so they are an important facet of your home. You can add so much character to your home by perfecting your windows.
Windows bring light to your house and provide a lovely view. Your windows add charm and class to your home so if you want to replace a window it is an important decision. You can give your home great energy savings by installing replacement windows. You can also change the character of your home and the value can rise when you install certain windows, such as vinyl windows or hurricane windows.
Replacement window options
You can find the perfect replacement window to suit your taste and your home. Here is a guide to some very common styles.
1. Casement windows have 1-2 panes and are hinged at the side. The open enough to let in light, but they usually only open 15-30 degrees.
2. Like a sliding glass door that slides one piece of glass behind another that is how a slider window will work.
3. You can get good ventilation with a double hung window that has vertical sashes.
4. You can increase the feel of your room and give extra seating space by installing a bay window in your home.
5. A bow window is like a bay window because it also goes outwards from your home. These are somewhat different because the sashes are angled to give a lovely curve effect rather than just a sharp 3-panel effect you find in a bay window. You can have any number of sashes in your bow window.
6. Many times a garden window can be installed in your kitchen and will also extend outwards from your home. You can use them with your favorite plant arrangement or even an herb garden.
7. A skylight is a love installation to add more light to a darkroom, but is not used for ventilation purposes generally.
You can add a great deal of charm and grace to your home by installing the right kind of replacement window. You should try to stay away from offers by door-to-door salesmen, because many of these offers will also come with a higher price. Make sure you know exactly when you need for your home and take the time to hire a pro to install your windows. You will be happy when you made the right choice of windows for your home.
Johnathan Bakers is publishing most often for http://www.replacement-windows-tips.com , an online site on the topic of home builidng , construction and other ideas. You can learn about his publications on replacement windows at http://www.replacement-windows-tips.com and other sources for replacement windows news.
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