Residential Window Replacement

Many home owners understand the long-term benefits of replacing one or more windows in their home, especially if your home is long-overdue for an important upgrade to save on your heating and cooling bills. Residential window replacement might be an important step in the right direction, but with all of the many terms, calculations and options on the market today you may not immediately recognize what option is best for you. Generally speaking, your primary goal is to sift through the large amount of window options, colors and materials to pick your perfect window. For this reason, replacing only one window or several an save you both time and money during your own residential window replacement project because your choices will be more limited to finding a good match for your home’s other existing windows.

However, if energy ratings and finding a window that will help reduce your energy bills is your primary option, then pay close attention to the energy rating system listed on windows when you begin your search for that perfect window for your home. Many windows have an energy label from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), or “window rating council” that judges many windows to rate their efficiency. One important measure to consider during your residential window replacement project involves the window’s U-factor, which is basically a measure of the window’s tendency to transmit heat (either into your home in the summer, or away from your home in the winter!) Windows that insulate well will have low ratings for the U-factor, so keep your eyes peeled for windows that score well on this important measure. Finally, when you begin your residential window replacement project, don’t forget to speak to a professional installer if you have any doubts!