Replacing drafty windows allows you to reap some pretty big benefits quickly for a
modest investment. Replacement can:
- increase the value of your home
- increase comfort
- reduce condensation
- cut ultraviolet rays
- increase light
- reduce heating and air conditioning costs
Homes with new energy-efficient windows are attractive to prospective buyers.
Replacement costs are recouped at 70–80% of the cost to replace them. Energy efficiency
also allows maintaining a constant comfortable temperature.
Reduced condensation on window panes and sills, reduces molds and mildew, one cause of
allergies in the home.
New glazing technologies can also cut ultraviolet rays that can fade and damage
upholstery and carpeting. Advanced coatings on glass can improve the quality of light
because tints are no longer needed to reduce solar heat gain.
Energy-efficient doors and windows can result in reduced demand for cooling and heating.
With some models, it may be possible to reduce the size required for heating and air
conditioning systems by as much as 30%. |
