When a homeowner is sitting beside a window and feels a cold draft, that’s a sign that it’s time to repair or replace their windows. If the home and windows are old, then there is a good chance that the window frames are made of wood. While wood window frames are beautiful and work well, many homeowners are opting for vinyl replacement windows. These have all of the beauty of wood, but are much stronger and require less maintenance. Because the vinyl frame is stronger than wood, it can hold a larger pane of glass. That means as the homeowner sits in their living room they have a much better view of their backyard.
Vinyl replacement windows in Littleton CO are also designed to be easily cleaned. A homeowner will never have to climb up a tall ladder to clean second-floor windows. The windows either tilt inward for easy cleaning or swivel to the left and right. As baby boomers age, they are delighted that this home maintenance task as become easier and safer. There is no need to go to the added expense of paying someone to clean windows. Clean windows without dirt, film and streaks improve the appearance of the outside of the house and make the inside appear brighter. Instead of spending hours scraping, sanding and repainting window frames. All a homeowner needs to do is clean the windows with a gentle power washing.
Vinyl replacement windows make a home much quieter. The glass panes can be thicker because the vinyl is stronger. The window frame does not expand and contract as much as wood, so that the seal stays tighter. These windows muffle the sound of early morning birds and a neighbor’s barking dogs. A quieter home is a much more relaxing environment.
Most vinyl window eeplacement products come with a lifetime warranty. That warranty can be passed on to new homeowners, if the house is sold. It’s good to make sure that a real estate agent has a copy of the warranty, when they are showing the house. Vinyl or fiberglass windows increase a home’s resale value, when buyers learn about these benefits.
