Eight Benefits That Come With Replacement Windows From Jim Olivier’s Home Improvement
Throughout Acadiana, homeowners are calling us and asking Jim Olivier’s Home Improvement to replace their original wood or aluminum single pane glass windows with new, vinyl frame windows. Most people know that these new vinyl windows are far more energy-efficient, but new windows offer a lot more than just lower energy bills.
The combination of more advanced materials, improved design, and improved installation processes make today’s windows far more beneficial than ever before.
1. Improved Home Security
With a new window, you can have a broad range of enhanced security options, including up-to-date locks impact-resistant glass that can provide homeowners with additional peace of mind. When thieves and intruders case a home, one of the main things they look for includes windows that allow easy access. With new windows from Jim Olivier’s Home Improvement, you can have windows that become a major part of your home security plan.
2. New Windows Increase The Value Of Your Home Overnight
Replacing windows is one of the investments that can have a significant impact on the value of your home. There are several reasons for this, including appearance, energy efficiency, and the fact that new windows are typically far easier to clean. In a publication from Cost vs. Value report that tracks the value of home improvements, new vinyl windows can provide a return of over 73% of the invested cost upon resale of the home (see www.costvsvalue.com for more details). Some real estate agents also report that if windows are in obvious disrepair, they can even turn potential buyers away before they even see the inside of the home. If you are thinking that you may want to sell your home in the next several years, then replacing your windows is a solid investment that has a track record of an excellent return.
Make Drab Rooms Warm And Bright With Replacement Windows
3. Help Reduce Dust, Pollens, and Other Allergens
Another major advantage of new windows is that new windows work to lower the amount of dust and allergens that creep into your home from the outside. Just as your windows work to keep in the cool air during the summer and the warm air during the cold of winter, new windows from Jim Olivier’s Home Improvement can decrease the number of air pollutants that can irritate your lungs and make allergies worse.
4. Dramatically Reduce Noise Inside The Home
Whether you live next to a highway, or a neighbor’s barking dogs, or live near a train track or a fire station, you’ll have noise that penetrates and disrupts the solitude of your home. Replacement windows help combat that noise we live with every day by providing you with less noise pollution and a more restful environment. Jim Olivier’s windows can have a dramatic effect in reducing the noise levels in your home. With options like noise-reduction glass and insulated frames, your windows can help reduce the noise from traffic, lawnmowers, and barking dogs. That means you can have a quiet home with dramatically less noise pollution.
5. Dramatically Reduce The Direct AND Indirect Costs Of Home Heating And Cooling
Most homeowners don’t realize just how much they can save in direct and indirect costs associated with energy efficiency. You likely know that windows will help you stay warm in winter and cool in summer. However, indirect savings represent a huge factor. Because you save more cool energy in the summer, your air conditioning system has far less wear and tear. It lasts longer. New windows can also reduce wear on your furnace, helping you save money by improving your home’s energy efficiency – and decreasing the workload of your furnace. Our ENERGY STAR® certified windows help lower utility costs, protect the environment and enhance the overall comfort of your home.
6. Enhanced Curb Appeal
New windows can make your home have an updated, stylish look. They can dramatically improve the beauty of your home – inside and out. Choose your preferred vinyl windows from a range of color finishes matching your style and the style of your home. Enhance your curb appeal with a striking black exterior window finish or make a colorful statement with vibrant red exterior cladding. An updated exterior aesthetic will also help improve the overall value of your home.
7. Low-Maintenance Windows – Easier To Keep Clean!
In years past windows used to require hours of climbing ladders and back-breaking work to clean windows. However, today’s windows are designed to be low- maintenance and easy to clean. They include new features like sashes that tilt in make it easier to clean places that used to be harder to reach. Spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying the view through your beautiful new windows from Jim Olivier’s Home Improvement.
8. Improved Home Comfort
If your home is difficult to keep cool in the summer or hard to keep warm enough in the winter, then you likely have a major problem with your windows. New windows can help reduce cold drafts from creeping into your home. They work to retain the precious air that you have paid to cool off in the summer or warm up in the summer.
Most homeowners choose windows that are energy-efficient, well-sealed, and insulated with Argon gas between the glass of dual- or triple-pane windows helps prevent heat transfer and reduces the number of ultraviolet rays that enter your home. Properly installed new or replacement windows form a tight seal with your home and works to effectively prevent air leaks. Your new Jim Olivier’s windows can help keep climate-controlled air in and your living space more consistently comfortable, ultimately helping to lower your energy costs.
