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The following examples demonstrate some of the best and worst window and siding options that are currently on the market.
The thermographic images below show the differences in the amount of infrared heat radiated by a typical home with traditional windows and siding, and that same home with Window World Vinyl Windows with the SolarZone™ Insulated Glass Package and Window World Premium Vinyl Siding with insulation.
Just by looking at the two images above, there is an obvious difference in the amount of heat lost that is escaping from the house. Even the wall surfaces report heat loss, indicating a poorly insulated home. The deep blue shades (above right) indicate a drastic reduction in energy loss with the addition of Window World Vinyl Windows and Premium Vinyl Siding with insulation. With Window World window and siding products, you will be able to see a noticeable difference on your utility bills as the savings add up month after month.
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On average, heating and cooling consumption represents more than 40% of the yearly household budget.
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Over 90% of air infiltration and loss of energy in most houses is through the poorly insulated walls and windows.
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Reasons why Window World vinyl windows are a sound investment.
Vinyl building products have become the products of choice-windows, for their energy efficiency and case of maintenance, and siding, also for its ease of maintenance and outstanding curb appeal. Few homeowners recognize though, just how much of their investment adds to their property value, and is returned at the time of sale.
When choosing Window World windows, you’re getting more than frames and sashes.
You’re getting the knowledge and know-how of Window World’s product development group with over three decades of experience designing and building superior, energy-efficient windows.
The multiple insulating air chambers featured in a Window World Vinyl Window, along with the SolarZone™ Insulated Glass Package with Low-E Glass and Argon Gas, offer incredible performance and are a wise choice for anyone thinking of replacing their windows.
Real estate agents estimate that a homeowner will see an average return on their investment of up to 77%* of the project cost should they sell their home with an average window cost of $1,072.80 per window @ 10 windows per project. That’s a total project cost of $10,728 and a recouped value of $8,217*.
With Window World’s low priced vinyl windows, total project cost is $3,000 (10 windows at an average of $300 per window). With a recouped value of $8,217* and a project cost of $3,000, average profit of the project would be $5,217. Add the $1,500 Energy Tax Credit on top of that and your Window World Windows are paying you on average over $6,500. This doesn’t even include your monthly utility bill savings of up to 30% per month!
Reasons why Window World siding is a sound investment.
Window World Siding Products combine superior rigidity in meticulously crafted panels. Each panel captures the look of natural wood providing your home with an unmatched aesthetic appeal in a color palette that is sure to please the most discerning homeowner.
Maintaining the curb appeal of your painted home over the years is costly, inconvenient and very time consuming. A decision to invest in vinyl siding provides the immediate benefits of maintenance freedom, energy efficiency and cost savings. Real estate professionals concur: homeowners can potentially recover 98%** of the overall cost of a vinyl siding job if they decide to sell their home.
National averages*** show that the cost to paint a two-story home with 3,000 square feet of wall space would be $8,336.00. Keep in mind that this number does not reflect the constant upkeep, or repainting, that your home will need every three to five years!
Those same national averages** show that the average cost to apply vinyl siding to the same home would be $17,150, including all trim and accessories. The good news is that with a Lifetime Limited Warranty and the ease of maintenance that Window World Premium Vinyl Siding offers, you will never have to scrape, caulk or paint your home again.
Regardless of whether you repaint your home every four or five years, your investment in Window World Premium Siding will save you thousands of dollars in the long run. It’s proven that it’s an investment that you can recover when you sell your home.
*Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report, November 2009
**Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report, November 2003
***Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report, November 2000
No matter what region of the United States you reside, it costs money to stay comfortable. In warm weather you pay to keep heat out of your home; in the cold weather you pay to keep it in. In a state like Texas, the summer heat can be overwhelming to yourself and your bank account. Ordinary windows and siding can do little to stop the gain-or loss-of heat. And with the national trends and projections for the rising costs of fossil fuels upon us, this may become a costly problem for many homeowners in the near future.
Window World has access to a vast line of energy-efficient vinyl window and siding products to meet your needs – both financially and aesthetically. All selections of vinyl windows incorporate more than a dozen features that effectively block off heat, saving you money and keeping you comfortable, season after season. Our siding products may be installed with a foam insulation that is contoured to fit with less gapping resulting in a more finished appearance and a reduction in heat loss and gain.
