Window Replacing – Can Old Windows Be Saved?
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Replacing windows isn’t always the preferred method of dealing with energy losses from old windows. Replacement windows can be extremely efficient in cutting down on energy costs, but but you may want to balance the savings vs. the cost of replacement. Also, homeowners sometimes have compelling reasons for keeping old windows in their homes, such as historic preservation rules, personal design preferences or historic charm.
At EDGE Energy, we believe that creating an energy efficient home is a unique process for every homeowner. We know that replacing inefficient windows isn’t the favored method of dealing with air leaks for every homeowner, so we’ve developed repairing and weatherproofing processes that allow you to keep old windows but increase their energy efficiency. If you have old windows in your home that you want to save, contact us to discuss ways to improve the energy efficiency of your existing windows.
Restoring Old Windows
It’s common for old wood windows to have cosmetic damage such as areas of rotted or decaying wood. Older windows made of strong, old growth hardwood may have perfectly sound wood just below the surface. A relatively small amount of repair and restoration work may be all you need to have cleaner, stronger, more attractive windows that will last for many more years.
Weatherproofing Old Windows
Up to 85% of heat loss from a window unit is caused by a poorly sealed sash. Simply weather stripping the sash blocks most of that loss. In fact, weather stripping and adding storm windows to your old windows can be just as effective – and far less expensive – than replacing them.
Stop Energy Losses From Your Windows
Contact us today to discuss cost effective ways to improve the energy efficiency of your windows.
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