Common Replacement Window Questions
Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009
There is so much information about replacement windows that it can make selecting windows a daunting task. How can you pick the best style? Should you buy vinyl or wood? Here's a look at some common questions home owners ask their remodeling contractors about replacement windows.
About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has been writing home improvement columns for 15 years.
- How should I select the style of replacement window? There are many ways that windows open - from double hung that raise and lower to casement that are hinged on one side. When debating styles, consider your home's architecture and your long term home improvement plans. You'll want to keep the style consistent with the period of the house and existing windows you are keeping.
- I have an old house. How can I replace windows while still keeping the old house look? Focus on windows that were made during the time your house was built. Many houses built before 1940 feature double hung windows, for example. Also consider adding grills in the panes or other details to match your architecture.
- What if I can't afford replacement windows for the whole house right now? Replacement windows are an investment and one that many home owners add over time. If you plan to replace all your windows, go ahead and pick all the windows, but add them in stages. Ask your remodeling contractor about adding windows on one floor at a time for consistency or replacing sections of each floor at once.
- Are replacement windows a good home improvement project to help boost my home's value? If your current windows are more than 15 years old, leak or have other structural problems, then the answer is a resounding "yes!" Windows are an important aesthetic and functional feature. Whether you are selling soon or just looking for comfort and increased energy efficiency, this is one home improvement project that can pay good dividends.
About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has been writing home improvement columns for 15 years.
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