When to Replace Your Windows in Owensboro, KY

Your windows play a huge role in your home. They bring in light and fresh air and are part of your home’s elegance. While routine maintenance can help keep windows working smoothly for years, even the best windows will need to be replaced at some point. So when is it better to replace, rather than repair, your windows? Here are three things to be on the lookout for:

• Poor performance – when you start feeling air leaking in or notice condensation and fogging on or between the glass panes, it might be time to consider window replacement. Difficulty opening and closing the windows, including those that have been painted or nailed shut, is another sign you may need new windows.
• Appearance – chipping, deterioration and water stains on the inside or outside of the window are noticeable indicators of worn down windows. Many homeowners will also ponder window replacement when their current windows’ design or style no longer goes with the rest of the home.
• Effort – if replacement parts are difficult to find or no longer sold, or when cleaning is a big hassle, you’ll want to think about an upgrade. These issues are more common for old homes that still have their original windows, which typically experience problems with performance and appearance, as well.

Some window replacement projects depend less on performance and more on a homeowner’s lifestyle or style preferences. For instance, new windows can help soften obnoxious sounds coming from outside, such as traffic, weather and noisy neighbors. In some cases, exposure may cause windows on one side of your house to decline faster than the others. You can attempt to find replacement styles and colors that best match your existing windows, but consider replacing the windows on that side of your home, or explore alternatives if you can’t find a close match.

Energy efficiency should also be a consideration if you’re planning a window replacement. Energy efficient glass options can give you better protection on your interior furniture, paint and decorations by helping block harmful ultraviolet rays that might cause fading. Additionally, think about replacing fixed windows that don’t open. Venting windows help permit more fresh air into your home, taking a light load off your heating and cooling equipment when the weather in Owensboro is nice.

If you have other questions about replacing your home’s windows, visit a sales pro at the Pella showroom in Owensboro, or call 270-684-3028.