Purchasing replacement windows for your Irvine home is a great way to upgrade the overall look and feel of your home. The right windows can make a dramatic difference in the comfort, expenses, energy efficiency, and even the security of your home. Still, if it’s your first time purchasing replacement windows, you may be at a loss figuring out where to begin, or what to look for in quality replacement windows. To help simplify the shopping process, we’ve created a short buyers guide so you know precisely what to look for while shopping for your new replacement windows.
Durability and Weather Resistance
Replacement windows can require a solid investment, so chances are you want them to last as long as possible. This means choosing replacement windows that offer substantial durability. Typically, the biggest influencer on a window is the weather and outside elements. By choosing a window material like vinyl or fiberglass that hold up well against harsh weather, you can ensure your windows will last for an extended period of time.
Energy Efficiency
Many homeowners aren’t aware of what a large role their windows play in the energy efficiency of their home. However, according to the American Energy Association up to 60% of the energy wasted in a home escapes through its windows and doors. To ensure you are purchasing windows with strong energy efficient capabilities, we suggest checking the windows U value prior to purchasing. The U value is similar to the “miles per gallon” rating on a car, it’s designed to tell homeowners how well a window will insulate their home. When checking for the U value remember the lower the number, the better the windows insulating capabilities.
Security Hardware
With any home improvement project, it’s important to make the safety of your family and belongings a top priority. Your windows are one of the easiest access points for outside threats to enter your home, which is why it’s so important to make sure your windows replacement Irvine, CA feature up-to-date security hardware to help protect what’s important. By purchasing replacement windows with double- or triple-paned glass you can also dramatically reduce the chance of break ins occurring.
Style
Finally, you’ll want to consider style, but perhaps not in the manner you were anticipating. While the majority of homeowners choose the style of their windows based on the architectural design of their home, it’s best to take into consideration the exterior layout of your home. The right windows will showcase your view without obstructing any pathways, walkways, or outside seating spaces.
Buying replacement windows can be a complicated process, but by shopping with All American Door Inc. you can rest assured that you’ll only find quality windows for your home. That’s because it’s our top priority to offer top-of-the-line customer service to our customers, from free estimates to one-on-one consultations. If you would like to speak with one of our experts today or request your free estimate, give us a call at (714) 680-8999 or visit us in person at our showroom located at 642 W Commonwealth Ave Suite B Fullerton, Ca 92832.
