Over long term home ownership, windows in your Sonoma, CA home need to be replaced just like your wallpaper or floor tiles. But when is the right time to replace your home’s windows? Building professionals recommend that if the windows in your home are more than 15 years old, it’s probably a good time to check and make sure they are still operating correctly.

For instance, do you have trouble opening or closing your windows? Are they difficult to clean properly? Do you consistently find moisture on your windows’ interior? Can you feel a draft when near your windows? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, chances are that you need replacement windows.

Energy Efficiency and YOU (or Your Windows)

The weakest link in the building envelope for energy loss in a home will always be the windows. You can realistically expect to save 15- 20% or more on your utility bills with replacement windows. Older homes with windows that have single pane glass will obviously realize the most savings. With the price of energy continuing to rise, your savings will continue to compound. Newer homes with inexpensive windows can also be a huge energy drain. As they get older, the cheaper parts wear out and begin to lose their effectiveness in keeping out the cold and heat. Think about new replacement windows like a new car that gets great gas mileage. The higher the price of gas, the more money you save.

Other consideration include:

Less Noise – If you live near an airport, childcare center, school, or a busy street, noise can be at a high level in your house. Replacing your windows with dual-pane or a laminated glass can reduce the outside noise transmission into your home.

Keep Hot and Cold Where it belongs – The weather conditions outside your home should not appear on the inside. Inefficient windows can leak, allowing water to come into your house both in front of and behind the walls—a leading cause of mold and mildew in homes. Aging windows or patio doors often leak air, resulting in higher energy bills during peak heating and cooling months.

Goodbye Costly Maintenance – Want to eliminate the job of painting your window frames for good? Replace your current windows with aluminum-clad or vinyl-clad windows. Most replacement windows offer exterior trim that never needs to be painted.

In the bigger scheme of things, investing in replacement windows Huntington Beach, CA makes sense for you, your home and your family. There’s never been a better time than now to improve the shelf life of your home!

California Window and Solar has a showroom you can wander through, which is open Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturdays from 9-3. You can schedule a free in-home estimate by calling us toll-free at 1-949-284-7483 or dial (949) 284-7483 locally. We’re located 2915 Red Hill Ave Ste B104 Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Stop by, give a call or shoot us an email!

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