No matter how simple an upgrade is, home improvement projects can be costly. However, there will be instances wherein homeowners will be required to schedule certain repairs and replacements in order to ensure the entirety of their home is fully functional. For your windows, did you know that getting new ones can actually help you save more?

• Helps improve the home’s energy efficiency: Having outdated windows could actually be the cause of your increasing high monthly energy bills as they make up around 40% of your home’s total heating and cooling costs. This suggests that getting new windows helps you save you more in the long run. 
• PeLess maintenance: Modern window styles may need nothing beyond clean warm water to keep them dirt- and dust-free, unlike your old windows which may require the application of paint and a lot of polishing.
• New windows have fewer issues: Your old or existing windows tend to have poor insulation, putting more strain on your HVAC units. This easily increases the household’s electric consumption. Fortunately, newer window materials are better insulated. After all, modern windows are also usually treated with a low-emissivity (low-E) coating filled with argon and krypton.
• Return on investment (ROI): It may not actually be a necessity to have your windows replaced when selling a property, yet again, it is still worth considering to guarantee a sale. Remember that most buyers are interested in purchasing a home that’s energy-efficient and move-in ready.

At Exterior Building Solutions, we are proud of our work and always ready to take on the next project. Call your trusted St. Louis and Chesterfield roofers today at (314) 470-8783, or message us through our online contact form to make an appointment.