When you want to replace your windows, there are various things you should consider when choosing which windows to install. Checking in with current trends and new technology can help you increase the value of your home and increase your energy efficiency.
Design Your Own Custom Windows
It is trending to put custom windows into your home. You can choose one kind of window for the whole house, or pick a different style for each room during your window installation. You can work with our designers to find functional and stylish windows that suit your needs and unique taste.
Let the Sun Shine Through
With better window technology we can have larger windows without losing temperature control, giving us the opportunity to let in lots of natural light, saving you money on your power bill and adding a beautiful day-time glow to your home. Large casement windows are usually used to let in lots of light, but we can help you with different designs and styles, such as adding architectural windows in more places of your home to allow even more light in. This is especially great for high-ceiling homes. Ask Windows Chicago during your windows replacement or installation how we can help you let in more light.
Consider Vinyl Windows
Though wood windows have been used since houses started to be built, the fact that they rot and warp with time makes them a less attractive choice. Vinyl windows are made with premium uPVC vinyl, which is eight times more impact resistant than plasticized PVC, meaning the maintenance is much simpler. This more durable low-maintenance option gets more popular every day.
Add Color to Your Windows
Another benefit of vinyl is the ability to easily make it any color. You can customize the inside and outside of your windows for a pop of color when you do a windows glass replacement. At Windows Chicago we can help you with a unique color of vinyl windows that look great and last longer than traditional wood.
Upgrade Your Windows with Accessories
Like frosting on the cake, accessories add the very important finishing touches to your windows. You should carefully plan the finish on your windows locks, cranks and levers to go with the rest of your home’s design. Satin nickel hardware for example is quite popular now, but it is important you make sure the finish done during your windows replacement helps pull your rooms together. You can even consider etched glass or custom grid styles to really bring your windows to the next level and increase the value of your home.
Don’t Overlook Energy Efficiency
Possibly the most important consideration you should make is the energy efficiency of your new windows. Heat loss through windows in winter and cool air escaping in summer greatly increases our power bills and our ecological footprint. If your windows are poorly sealed and do not have energy-efficient glass, you may as well throw money right out of that same window! The high-performance glass we offer for your windows glass replacement or window installation has many key properties that make them more ecological. First, they reflect sun in the summer and stop cool air from your AC escaping, as well as trap heat inside in the winter. Additionally, the windows block 90 percent more UV light from entering your home than standard windows, keeping you healthier, and reducing fading of your belongings from powerful UV rays. Long story short, investing now in high-performance windows for your window replacement will save you money later!
Pay Attention to Details
Once you’ve settled on the windows for your home, dress them up with some window treatments! This will give you more power to customize your windows to each room, and add a bit of extra flair. Whether you want simpler treatments or something that pops, take a look at your space and find a way to bring attention to your beautiful new windows from our install windows service.
Unique Styles for Your Home
It is good to keep an eye on trends and keep up to date with what is popular, but you can also add a bit of personal touch to your windows. Trends are always evolving anyways, so you can take a bit from everyone else and personalize it the way you like. You can get in touch with Windows Chicago today so we can help you decide the best windows for your home!