Do you want to minimize your household’s negative impact on the environment? If you answered “yes”, then our experts recommend getting new windows. How do replacement windows help your home “go green?”. Here’s a rundown to help you get a better understanding.

Newer Windows, Smaller Carbon Footprint

One of the main principles of “going green” is to reduce your household’s carbon footprint and amount of pollution released into the environment. Old windows are prone to having problems that can compromise their performance and your home’s ability to reduce waste. Newer windows do not have these problems; plus, they spare you the cost of frequent repairs.

Newer Windows, Better Efficiency

On top of not having many problems, modern windows are often available with features geared towards making your home go green. For example, modern components can be made of new materials, such as Fibrex®, which boasts better thermal resistance and Low-E coatings that block a significant amount of the heat from the sun. Combined with modern entry doors, these new windows will improve your home’s insulation so your HVAC uses less energy to keep your home cool.

Newer Windows Need Less Maintenance

Homeowners mostly look at the windows’ efficiency, but experts say that you should also look at the resources used for keeping them in good shape. Today’s windows rarely, if ever, need to be coated since they are virtually immune to rot and rust. There’s no need to apply chemicals on your windows on a regular basis so you also reduce the amount of toxins that contribute to soil pollution.

Newer Windows Are More Useful After They’re Replaced

New windows still help reduce your impact to the environment even when they are up for disposal. Modern windows that are removed or replaced can be broken down and repurposed for a wide variety of applications. Furthermore, new windows are often made with partially recycled materials so you contribute less to the amount of waste that tend to just end up in landfills.

Go green with new windows, straight from the best in the area. Exterior Building Solutions is the most window and siding company in Wildwood, Chesterfield and St. Louis. You can call us at (314) 470-8783 or fill out this contact form to request a quote.