When considering a remodel, homeowners sometimes envision a grand, radical makeover straight out of TV land and don’t give too much thought to their windows. After all, we don’t really think about the humble pane standing between us and the outdoors until its presence is announced by an unsightly accumulation of dirt, bug remains and smudgy fingerprints.
However, if you are like most people—64%, that is—you probably DO give some thought to having a “greener” or more energy efficient home, according to a recent survey. The Department of Energy states that “homes account for 21 percent of the energy used in this country every year, with an average annual utility bill of $1,767.” In cold climates, like good ol’ Minnesota, space heating accounts for 31% of a typical utility bill, but may be even higher.
This means that if your windows are old, faulty, drafty, or poorly constructed, you are literally throwing your money out the window. Windows like this account for one-third of the total heat loss in winter, and as much as 75% of interior heat gain in summer. There are Federal and State-level tax incentives for making your home more energy efficient as well.
Replacing your windows with the right windows will not only greatly reduce your energy consumption and save you money, but literally changes the outlook and appearance of a room, or even an entire home. Imagine the difference between a back porch with a drafty, scratched sliding glass door, and high quality, energy-saving French doors made of hardwood. Or the added floor space, beauty, and light that a bay window can bring to a kitchen. New windows are also now constructed in a way that makes them easier to clean and maintain, so the first thing you notice about your windows won’t be the dirt, but it might be the added comfort of good insulation and aesthetic appeal.
The remodeling experts at Window Outfitters we have years and years of trusted, exceptional service. With this experience, we can be relied upon to provide products from only the industry’s very best manufacturers of quality windows and doors—makers such as Marvin and Pella—and to do the job right. Contact us today, and give your home a brand new outlook!
Window Outfitters is a premier Window Replacement, doors, siding contractor and installer. As Contractor in the St Paul, Minneapolis, (Twin Cities) Minnesota (MN) metro, we proudly serve, but are not limited to, the following areas: Minneapolis Energy Efficient Vinyl Windows, Replacement Window Contractors Minnesota, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Savage, Bloomington, Edina, Richfield, Eagan, St Paul, Hastings, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Farmington MN, Chaska, Shakopee, Chanhassen, Victoria, Mendota Heights Anderson Windows Minneapolis, Marvin Windows Minneapolis.
