Things to Know Before You Replace Canadian Windows

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Things to Know Before You Replace Canadian
Windows
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• How much are you willing to spend for your new
  windows? Is it more economical to replace them
  instead of just fixing the issues? Will you
  replace Canadian windows by yourself or will you
  hire a professional team to do it for you? What
  type of window will you install? How many years
  will you be living with your new windows? These
  are just the common questions often asked by many
  homeowners. Before having your windows replaced,
  ask yourself these few questions first.

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• Quality of material
• When thinking about the kind of window to
  purchase, consider its quality. The windows made
  out of solid wood that are sold today are no
  longer as durable and sturdy as they were around
  50 years or more ago. Unlike the old days, the
  lumber offered in the market today are farmed
  quickly instead of letting them grow slowly and
  naturally. Instead of choosing solid wood
  windows, you can go with the more affordable yet
  equally beautiful and sturdy vinyl windows. If
  you really like solid wood windows, consider
  covering them with an aluminum skin so they don't
  rot fast.

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• Improve aesthetics
• If you decide on replacing your window to improve
  your home's aesthetics then you must have good
  reasons. If you want to sell your house,
  replacing your windows will increase its value
  provided you have chosen the right type of
  window. However, if you have picked the wrong
  ones, it may lower your houses value instead.
  Consider warranties and repair, energy
  efficiency, beauty, durability, design, quality,
  and maintenance when picking windows.

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• Consider fixing the problems
• Unless they're damaged, you may not need to
  replace your old windows. There are problems with
  your windows that can still be fixed. It does not
  mean that because your windows are hard to open,
  or they won't stay open for long and closes by
  themselves, or if they are already rattly or
  drafty, you will have to replace them
  immediately. Perhaps they just need repairs or
  restoration.

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• Return on investment
• One of the primary reasons why homeowners replace
  their window is for energy saving. But since
  windows are just a fraction of your entire home
  structure, they will offer you a total energy
  saving of merely around 5 to 15 percent. So, if
  you spend a total of 1,000 annually for your
  cooling and heating system, you will have to wait
  before you can see any return on investment.
  Before you replace your windows, it's good to be
  aware that they won't pay for themselves.