June 25, 2008 at 9:32 am
· Filed under Replacement Windows and Doors
Energy costs are rising quickly, and no relief appears to be in sight. Minor increases in output from major oil producers have been touted as big news — but the fact remains that high home heating costs are not projected to fall much, if at all, by next year’s cold season.
This means energy efficiency is more important than ever. Your windows and doors play a huge role in your homes overall energy efficiency. Experts tell us that as much as 40% of a home’s energy can leak out through a home’s windows and doors. This means installing replacement windows, such as Alside’s Excalibur windows, can cut down on energy loss and save you money.
How do Alside Excalibur windows save you money? It’s simple. There are a number of ways heat escapes through a window. Single pane glass windows — the old-fashioned type you find on many older homes — are often leaky. There’s no good seal to keep winter chill and frigid breezes outside.
Alside Excalibur windows feature an insulated glass unit with two panes of glass, with the optimal amount of air space between the panes. This acts as a layer of insulation, keeping warm air in and cold air out! An insulated bulb seal along the sill acts a physical barrier to cold, air, and moisture penetration. Finally a multi-chambered sash and mainframe means that Alside Excalibur windows offer superior thermal efficiency: not only do you have better glass, you have better sashes and jambs to keep you heating bills low!
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June 18, 2008 at 9:21 am
· Filed under Replacement Windows and Doors, Education
Price is one of the most important considerations to homeowners considering full window replacement. This is not surprising, considering the wide range of replacement window prices!
High end wood replacement windows occupy the high end of the price range, tending to start at $500 or more per window. This can be prohibitive, especially for homeowners who have multiple windows to replace!
Fiberglass replacement windows and vinyl replacement windows prices are often more affordable. Depending on the size window you need, as well as the style and features you select in order to enhance your home’s image, you can be looking at between $200 and $600 per window. Prices can be higher for particularly large windows.
With that in mind, how does a homeowner pick the best replacement windows?
Price is important, but it can’t be the sole determining factor you rely upon. If price was the only thing that was important, everyone would use deeply discounted one size fits all replacement windows from home improvement centers.
However, price isn’t the only thing that is important. You want home replacement windows that look good, making your home attractive and inviting. You want home replacement windows that help save energy, lowering heating bills in the winter and cooling costs in the summer. You want home replacement windows that are well-built and secure, protecting your family from both the elements and criminal activity.
This is not a discussion about price. It is a discussion about value. When you consider Alside replacement window prices, for example, you find a vinyl replacement window that delivers all of the longed for benefits — attractiveness, energy efficiency, quality construction and security — at a fair price. Is it the lowest price? No. But it’s a price that delivers top value! That’s how to select the best replacement windows: by searching for top value.
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