Replacing your existing windows with newer energy efficient windows is a do-it-yourself project that will pay for itself over time with energy savings
. Properly installed energy efficient windows will keep your home at a comfortable temperature and reduce your heating and cooling bills.
Great for adding light to a room without taking up a lot of usable space, awning windows make a perfect replacement window for your home. Placement of awning windows over the front and back doors will increase light and brighten the entrances. Windows that are installed above the door also allow you to keep the window open for ventilation. This over the door placement assists in helping keep your home safe from intruders entering your home through the open window.
Awning windows are available in a variety of materials, such as vinyl, aluminum with vinyl overlay, wood, or wood composite. These choices afford the homeowner options for little or no maintenance windows in the years to come. A variety of colors from which to choose is available as well. You may wish to paint or stain the awning windows yourself or have them painted or stained by the window company prior to your picking them up for installation. You will also be offered a choice of finishes for the locks and cranks to coordinate with fixtures you may already have in your home.
Deciding upon the materials and design of your replacement awning windows is the first step in taking your home into a brighter future. Replace your old, drafty windows today with new awning windows and take advantage of the ease in cleaning, updated styling and energy efficiency of your new windows.