Why Buy Replacement Windows Dallas - Fort Worth, Texas

If you’re like most homeowners, chances are windows weren’t the first thing you looked at when it came to deciding factors on buying your home. In fact, you probably didn’t even pay attention to the style, brand or the number of windows in the house. If you’re like the majority of homeowners, you looked at things like the general design of your home, the layout of the rooms and its proximity to schools, places of worship and shopping.

But, oh how times change. Our guess is that not only can you tell us how many windows you have in your home, but you also know that your home’s utility bills are high because of them. Because so many of us Texans love being able to look outside, up to 18% of our walls can be taken up by window glass.

The walls, floors and ceilings of a home may be well insulated and meet the best “R Factor” standards. During the winter time, the cool air seeps through your windows while the warm air escapes. The reverse is true for the summertime or warmer climates, the blistering heat from the sun goes right through your windows and into your home. In these climates, this factor is referred to as a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). It refers to the fraction of solar radiation passing through the window as heat compared to the amount of solar radiation striking the window. This latter rating, together with the (R) and the (U) factors can be specified when someone is replacing their windows.

Learn more about the window ratings here

If your home has old, single pane windows there is a good chance that 20+% of heat loss or gain may be due to radiation which comes through poorly or non-insulated glass and the worn out frames they are set in.

Purchasing new, energy efficient windows can save you up to 30% off your utility bills each month. You may have already paid for replacement windows if you have lived in this house for seven to ten years.

Here are a few ways to see if your windows are in need of replacing:

Check to see if they are single pane, if they are, you can be assured you could be saving money with new double-pane windows.

Check how easily each window operates (if it is supposed to) and keep in mind that in the event of an emergency, such as a fire, you might be forced to exit your house by this route.

Occasionally, your windows may be difficult to move because the connections between your sash (the part that holds the glass) and the frame (the part that surrounds the window) have been over-painted, which will cause them to stick when you attempt to open them.

Run your hand along the perimeter of each window, you will more than likes be able to feel a few drafts coming through into your home.

Learn more about energy savings here