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Reduce Exterior Painting Costs with Fiberglass Replacement Windows

Most homeowners are shocked when looking at a painting contractor’s estimate for exterior work. Most often than not, these homes are older with window frames that are outdated. Due to extensive work required to restore old window frames, such as scraping, sealing, and repairing, the cost of labor and materials can be quite high.

Professional painting contractors can restore your old window frames’ appearance, but the windows you are left are still old; you may have a new paint job but you’ve still got windows that are inefficient and inadequate. And those window frames will need repairs again the next time your home is due for a paint job.

This is another reason why choosing the right replacement windows is important.  One of the best types of windows available is fiberglass.

Restoration of Window Frames

It takes much preparation as well as hard work to restore old outdated window frames. Therefore, the exterior painting job’s cost rises. Most times, complete restoration involves removing the original paint with scraping and sanding. Harsh chemicals may also be needed for complete removal. The glazing around the glass (putty or caulk) usually needs to be redone.  Also, neglected wooden window frames often entail replacement of some of the wood. This can include and exterior frame sections as well as sills.  

Correcting Window Operation

Window operation might need restoring when your exterior is painted. This can be another added expense. For example, old wood window frames generally rely on hidden weights that aid in their proper operation. Over time, the pulleys and ropes attached to these weights can fail, making windows inoperable or that are difficult to close, open, or lock. Older vinyl and aluminum frames rely on spring-loaded glides that make for simple operation. When these fail, windows won’t remain open or they may appear crooked. To address these issues, another expense is added to your exterior painting job.

Factors in Energy Efficiency of Windows

  • Window Frames: Window frame material contributes to loss or gain of energy. Commonly used materials for frames before fiberglass frames were developed include were composite, vinyl, wood, and aluminum. Although these materials have insulating factors which vary, none of them can compare to the insulating qualities of fiberglass.  Fiberglass window frames provide greater thermal performance than other materials used for window frames.
  • Window Panes: Most low-end or older windows use only one pane of glass. This offers little for energy efficiency or soundproofing. With the double or even triple-paned glass used in modern windows, there is a great increase in energy efficiency. Also, non-conductive gases such as krypton and argon that fill the space between the glass panes increase energy efficiency.

Homeowners who are repeatedly stuck with the costs of window frame painting and restoration should consider window replacement using fiberglass windows. The many benefits include:

  • Virtually no maintenance
  • Energy efficiency increase
  • Energy cost reduction
  • Enhanced appearance
  • Federal tax credit possibility

If you are considering window replacement, contact us at Window Outfitters for professional assistance. We have many experienced years being the best in window replacement in the Twin City region.  And we’re proud to install fiberglass windows from Marvin and Beechworth.  

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