Your home’s windows and doors do more than provide access and light. They’re an important part of what makes your home comfortable, efficient, and beautiful. Replacing drafty, old windows and doors with modern glass options not only improves your home’s curb appeal. New windows and doors can improve its safety and energy efficiency, too.
Let’s take a closer look at the top five benefits of replacing your old windows and doors.
1. Improved Energy Efficiency and Lower Utility Bills
Old windows and glass doors do not provide anywhere near the level of energy efficiency that modern window and door systems do. Old windows are often single-pane, poorly sealed, and prone to drafts. Same goes for older doors with inset glass.
Modern windows and doors have double or even triple-paned insulated glass that are filled with gas that adds extra thermal insulation and protection against UV rays. All this means that you enjoy a warmer home in the winter and a cooler home in the summer, all with relying less on your furnace or A/C. This translates into real cost savings on your utility bill (and a smaller carbon footprint).
2. Less Outside Noise
One of the first things most homeowners notice when they replace the glass in their old windows and doors is how quiet their home is. Modern insulated glass acts as a barrier against outside noise so your home is more peaceful and enjoyable.
3. Enhanced Curb Appeal
Your home’s windows and doors are integral to its curb appeal. What are your old windows and doors telling people about your home? Windows that are cracked, cloudy, and surrounded by rotting trim make a poor first impression. New glass on windows and doors can instantly improve your home’s curb appeal with clean, sleek designs, larger panels for more natural light, and custom shapes and finishes.
4. Improved Safety
One benefit of modern glass for your windows and doors is improved safety. Tempered or laminated safety glass can withstand severe weather or blows to the panes, protecting your home from damage or intruders.
5. More Natural Light
Modern glass panes clear up old, cloudy windows and allow more natural light to enter your home without subjecting your family to extra heat or UV exposure. Not only is this great for your health and your mood, it can reduce your need for artificial lighting, further decreasing your utility bill.
Is it time to upgrade the glass in your old windows and doors? Glass Source can work with you to custom fabricate replacement panes that improve the efficiency, safety, and beauty of your home. Contact us today to discuss your project.
