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Replacing your home’s windows is a big decision. Not only are new windows a major investment, but they also have the potential to drastically improve your home’s energy efficiency. If your existing windows are single-paned or outdated, you could be throwing money out the window every month in higher energy bills.
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Finding the Right Window Size for Your Home
Picking the right window size allows for better lighting and ventilation. It also helps you protect your home from the weather and other outdoor elements. Generally, professionals take several measurements to determine the correct window size for your space. But apart from that, they also consider other things to help you select windows.
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Is It Necessary to Add Grilles to Your Windows?
To add grilles or not is one of the many things homeowners have to decide on when planning a window replacement project. Your choice, apparently, is dependent on your home’s style and personal preference. Today, we discuss when you should – and shouldn’t – add grilles to your windows.
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How Do Specialty Windows Help Your Home?
If you’re looking for a great way to increase your home’s resale value or curb appeal, this can be done by installing specialty windows. In fact, specialty windows can help your home stand out from the crowd.
Creates a Focal Point
Specialty windows aren’t your typical, run-off-the-mill windows that can be acquired from your local hardware store. These windows are crafted specifically for your home’s needs. As such, these windows create a focal point for your home. Since they’re custom made, you’re also presented with limitless customization options to fit your home’s design while increasing your energy efficiency.
Bolsters Your Existing Windows
Specialty windows can help match or improve your existing windows. For instance, if your bay and bow windows aren’t fully maximized, you can add specialty windows to improve their performance or functionality. To ensure that you’re getting the most out of your investment, you can consult us regarding the best options for your home.
Superior Energy Efficiency
Granted, specialty windows are renowned for their great designs, but they also offer superior energy efficiency. Since they’re made to fit your home’s openings, this means that there’s no room for air to escape your home. So, your home has a tight seal that ensures superior energy efficiency that helps reduce your monthly expenditures.
BSR has been providing professional residential roofing and window services to local residents since 1913. To get a free estimate, call us at (607) 722-7221, or fill out this form. We serve homeowners in Binghamton and Ithaca, NY, as well as the surrounding communities.
Window Trivia: A Brief Look at Window History
Windows are an essential part of any building. They provide natural ventilation and lighting, and form part of a home’s curb appeal. A bit of knowledge about the history of windows and how they developed throughout the years can come in handy when choosing a window replacement.
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