The benefits of new windows
July 2020
The American novelist Edith Wharton said, “Set wide the window, let me drink the day”, and this pretty much sums up the importance of windows to our everyday lives. I mean, where would we be without windows? Now before all you mac enthusiasts start clambering to tell me all about why Apple has created a much better operating system, I’m talking about the glass things that allow us to enjoy the view from our homes. And the clear question is, when is the right time to upgrade our current windows? Well, there are a number of things to consider.
Cracks and Breaks
I know, this is a pretty obvious one, and something that Edith Wharton would certainly not have approved of as she tried to enjoy the vista. Basically, it’s something that you will want to take care of as soon as possible, before the situation gets any worse. Now it is perfectly possible to repair glass, but this depends on a host of factors, and is always something that you should talk to a qualified and experienced professional about. A new window simply takes away all of the worry and stress over not only the look, but how your window performs in terms of security and energy efficiency.
Packing Heat
Have you noticed a slow but steady rise in your energy bills? Or are your energy bills now at a level that is making you furrow your brows? Then it’s probably time to upgrade your windows. New windows are a great way of making your home much more energy efficient (as well as minimising those worry lines on your brow). Look out for drafts, condensation build-up, or frost issues.
Scotland is really beautiful, but one drawback is the lack of that year-round Californian climate. This means that even in summer it’s not unusual to be reaching for that thermostat. If you have single glazing, then the transition to double glazing will have remarkable cost-saving benefits. Think about replacing your double glazing, even upgrading to triple glazing. Talk to us about this, as well as the best type of frames for saving you that all-important money on your heating bills.
Kerb Appeal
You know how you feel when you make a noticeable improvement? It may be those walking boots you’ve been after to replace the current versions that your toes stick now out from, or finally replacing the car that made you sweat with worry at the prospect of even a 10-minute journey. Well, if your home could talk it would be gushing with thanks if you upgrade its old windows with a new set. It simply elevates the appearance of the façade of your home. This in turn makes you feel better. And it makes other people more inclined to want to buy your property. So whether you’re staying where you are, or thinking of moving, investing in new windows is a choice that you won’t regret.
Security
Finally, you can’t really put a price on feeling safe in your home, and not worrying about it when you’re not there. While intruders are most likely to try and enter through a door, windows are also a common target. Now, this doesn’t mean that you have to install iron bars, despite how effective they are – I mean, who wants to live in a prison. And bars may not be the safest option if you need to get out of your house in the event of a fire. The simple act of installing new windows makes an intruder doubt that the locks are old. And any doubt that you can instil in an intruder is to be welcomed.
