subject: Installing New Vinyl Windows Is A Great Home Improvement [print this page] If you choose to install new vinyl windows in your home, you are making a wise choice. Not only will it improve the look of your home, but it will also help with the energy costs of heating and cooling it. Adding to the curb appeal will also most likely add value to your home. Making sure to have an appraisal done after the installation, can let you know how much value you have actually added.
Since February 17, 2009 adding new vinyl windows that qualify for the energy tax rebate can also save you as much as 30% of the total bill. You need to make sure that your windows will qualify but after that, you could possibly save up to $1500. Many people have taken advantage of this offer when it came available. The fact that they may have not been able to afford their new windows without the rebate played a major factor in their decisions.
The choices of windows are very open today. One of the toughest choices is choosing single pane, double pane or even triple pane glass. I have always liked to be a person that chooses something in the middle. I put double pane, tilt in, white vinyl windows in my entire house last year and it looks great. Most of my neighbors made comments on how the house looks completely different with just changing out the old wood windows and replacing them with the better looking and more efficient vinyl ones.
Most of the home shows on the televisions these days talk about how changing your windows can even help sell your home more quickly if that is something you are looking to do in the near future. If a buyer pulls up to your house and sees that you have made a big home improvement for them already, they may be more apt to purchase your home than one where they would have to incur the expense of having them done.
Some buyers may not be able to envision the look of the home with the home improvement either, so you are helping them see your home for what it is and not what it could be. Most of us would be willing to pay a little more money for a home where the vinyl windows were installed prior to us moving in.
Obviously, a big reason to have new vinyl windows installed is because of the energy savings. With rising heating and cooling costs, it is the best time ever to upgrade your home with new windows to make it more efficient and cost effective. A new vinyl window can be up to 60% more efficient than old windows depending on their condition. This will save you money year after year once you have installed your new
Either way, if you are looking to stay in your home you have quite a few reasons why installing new vinyl windows would be a great home improvement. If you are only going for the beauty factor, you are sure to achieve that. If you realize that you can save money on your energy costs, you will add value, and possibly help to sell it quicker in the future then those will all just be an added bonus for you.
