The Lesser-Known Benefits Of Replacing Your Windows

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A couple of years ago, I discovered I would inherit a building located on my late grandfather’s property. This small structure contained a kitchen, a dining room, a bathroom, and a bedroom. The building, situated near two ponds, was constructed to be used as a family gathering place. Numerous birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays were celebrated in this cozy waterfront building. Do you long to have a separate place to entertain family and friends in? Consider hiring a general contractor to construct an additional structure on your property. You might want your general contractor to install an industrial sized kitchen and a huge great room in this space. Instead of always hosting parties in your home, you can entertain in this building. On this blog, I hope you will discover how a general contractor can help make your entertaining dreams come true.

The Lesser-Known Benefits Of Replacing Your Windows

1 March 2022
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One of the top reasons why people replace their windows is because their windows are no longer energy-efficient. You may feel a breeze from outside when standing next to the windows or your heating or cooling bills may be increasing. While increased energy efficiency is one of the top benefits associated with replacement windows, it is not the only benefit. Read on to learn about three of the lesser-known benefits you may experience by replacing your windows. 

New Windows Increase the Security of Your Home

One of the lesser-known benefits associated with replacing your windows is that new windows are stronger and more durable than older windows. This can increase the security of your home against burglars or thieves, or reduce the chances of a window breaking if a ball or rock hits the window. As the glass in your old windows is exposed to outside elements, including sunlight and extreme temperatures, it begins to deteriorate, which slowly weakens the glass. This leads to a decrease in strength, and thus, decreases the security of your home.

New Windows Help to Drown Out Outside Noise

Another benefit you may experience if you replace older windows with new ones is a decrease in the noise you hear from outside. Once again, glass naturally deteriorates as it is exposed to outside elements, which allows you to hear more outside noise in your home. On top of this, newer windows are made from materials that have better insulative qualities, which helps with soundproofing. If you live on a busy street, new windows may help make the interior of your home quieter. 

New Windows Offer UV Protection Old Windows Didn't

The final lesser-known benefit of replacing your old windows is that newer windows offer UV protection that older windows do not. This is important for a few reasons. First off, UV protection can help to keep your home a little bit cooler in the summer months. Secondly, UV protection helps to minimize the sun's UV rays from shining in your home. This helps to prevent the fading to your flooring or furniture that can occur if the sun shines through a window that does not have UV protection. 

Both the window frame and the glass pane itself can slowly deteriorate and break down when exposed to sunlight and weather. This can make the windows become less efficient, decrease the strength of the windows and let more noise in. If your windows are experiencing any of these issues, it may be time to select replacement windows for your home. Reach out to a window replacement company—such as Leger Siding—today to start the process.