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If you’re currently in the midst of a renovation project, chances are, you’re debating whether or not you should replace your windows. Nonetheless, replacing windows has several valuable advantages that you should consider prior to undertaking your renovation project.
If your heating or air conditioning bills are high, you may want to consider renovating your windows. As a matter of fact, if they’re poorly insulated, cold air drafts from outside can seep right in. During the summer, poor insulation will increase the temperature in your house.
Besides increasing your energy bill, poor insulation will affect your environmental footprint. It's important to think about the environment when considering your renovation project. Renovating your windows improves your home's energy efficiency, which in turn increases the value of your property. If you sell your property, the buyer will know they won't have to tackle a major renovation project.
To do so, you at least need double-pane windows. If possible, the windows have to be fitted with a specific filler that replaces the air between the panes with argon gas.
Choosing PVC windows ensure excellent thermal insulation and soundproofing.
Aluminum makes it possible to choose from different colours and gives you more options to personalize your choice.
Wood window frames provide excellent thermal insulation.
There are two solutions when it comes to renovating your windows:
Complete window overhaul;
Repair/cover the worn window parts.
Once your window seal fails, the best thing to do is replace the entirety of your windows. As such, you’re enhancing thermal and acoustic insulation. Doing so will also improve the aesthetic aspect of your property. However, it’s often the most costly solution.
This technique is used to renovate your windows quickly and cheaply. However, that can dim the amount of light in the room in question. For that reason, we highly advise you to steer toward the first option, which is of replacing your windows.
If you have a house or an apartment located on a busy street or next to a highway, your priority might be to reduce sound pollution.
If you're bothered by the noise around your home, it's most likely due to the fact that your windows are only fitted with single-pane glass. Consider purchasing double-glazed windows, preferably PVC, to improve sound insulation.
Whether you’re looking to revamp the interior or exterior of your house, windows are an important feature. In fact, a house with old windows gives the whole structure a shabby look, which can lower the value of your property. That’s why you need to take into account the aesthetic factor when you’re looking to renovate your windows.
When undertaking your renovation project, there are a few prerequisites to consider to ensure the whole process goes as smoothly as possible:
First, consider the current state of your window. It has to be in decent enough condition, otherwise, the renovation process won’t be as easy.
The window space and type of opening (casement, awning, tilt and turn, hopper, sliding, double-hung, motorized, or manual).
Presence of ventilation: No matter if it’s mechanical or natural, it’s a must in every dwelling. In fact, proper ventilation can reduce the humidity that’s naturally found inside.
Naturally, one doesn’t often reflect on it, but when renovating windows for any or all of the above-mentioned reasons, it can also be worthwhile to switch out your roller shutters.
In fact, when they’re closed, your roller shutters can also help reduce your energy bill based on the chosen material. If you’re looking to change your roller shutters during your window renovation project, consider the kind of roller shutter that’s currently installed.
And there you have it, all the reasons that may push you to change your current windows. Typically, window repairs or renovations offer several advantages, whether it's to increase the value of your property or reduce your energy footprint or bill.
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Last modified 2023-11-07
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