subject: San Francisco Replacement Windows [print this page] A house is judged by lots of things from it's outward visual appeal to the people who reside within. Sometimes a French construction style is used and sometimes a Victorian style. And let's not forget that the majority of homes are judged based upon their whereabouts in the city. Windows and doors can also be an important part of a home's visual appeal, denoting a home as old or new. Honestly, nothing tells more about the age and efficiency of a home than the windows and doors.
If you look at many old homes, particularly the ones in San Francisco, you can find a similar "look" on numerous homes. Of course, when those homes were built, there weren't a great deal of window options. Each window was cut in an exact rectangular with four window panes or a couple of long window panes on either side. However, as homeowners today recognize their windows need updating, the look of their homes is changing.
Switching to high efficiency windows can change the look and feel of your home, in addition to upping your home's market value. Within the city especially, "green" is in. Homeowners desiring to be a part of the global community are upgrading their old windows, and their doors as well. After all, no home is capable of energy efficiency without adequate insulation. "Green" homes have doors and windows that seal nicely all year round. This not only reduces the energy output of each and every home, but it reduces that home's monthly expenses as well.
Ultimately, every home is likely to need to replace windows and doors at some point. The only question for you is whether you'll be forced to change or if you'll choose to change. Your house could get an up-to-date look, cost you less each month, and leave a smaller carbon footprint just with a couple of small modifications.
