subject: Good Window Frames - Benefits to You and the Environment [print this page] Good Window Frames - Benefits to You and the Environment
These days, everyone is concerned about how they can help to cut costs of heating and cooling, which often turns attention to how energy efficient the house is. This often includes parts of the house we don't often think of, but that make all the difference including windows, doors and window frames. These are major factors that can contribute to air leakage and cutting down the efficiency of the energy you use in your home.
So, you're considering taking care of the energy suckers one by one. You've chosen to get new doors, you're getting your windows double glazed, and the next, but most complicated problem for many is actually the window frames. The problem is that you can have the most efficient windows that money can buy, but if your window frames aren't up to par, you're going to be leaking cool air in the summer and letting in a cold draft in the winter.
Did you know that getting new window frames isn't only good for your wallet and well being, but it's also great for the environment? If you're interested in going green, then this can be a good way to get started. If you know anything about your carbon footprint, you probably know that this is affected by the energy you burn in your home, the energy you burn when you drive and the energy that you burn in your daily life. Using energy often puts off carbon into the atmosphere. This causes pollutants that can be harmful to the environment.
The average home puts off a remarkable amount of carbon on a daily basis. When you're using more energy in your home, you're forcing your heating and cooling unit, as well as other sources of energy to run longer, which puts off more carbon. As you make home improvements such as replacing your window frames, you're helping to better insulate your home, which can cut down on how much your heating and cooling unit needs to run. So, you're putting off less carbon emissions because you're saving energy and your home is better insulated.
Yes, all that energy efficiency and benefits to the environment just from replacing your window frames. Your wallet will likely thank you too. Maybe it's time to find a professional to help you replace those frames and start saving some energy and the environment a little more.
