Three Ways that Energy Efficient Replacement Windows
Actually Save You Money
The aesthetic benefits of replacing tired old windows with fresh new
windows are obvious, but what most people don't realize is how much
money they can actually save by replacing basic older windows with energy
efficient Renewal by Andersen windows. There are countless ways to invest
in your home and it can be difficult to decide where to spend your money.
If you're like most owners, you want to make the practical choice
and invest in your home in ways that will increase its value - but
you also want to make improvements that you can really enjoy. The greatest
benefit of choosing replacement windows for your next home improvement
project is that you can do both while also enjoying other significant
cost savings benefits. Here, we'll take a look at some of the most
significant financial rewards of choosing to install replacement windows
in your Sacramento home.
Energy efficient replacement windows offer ongoing savings on your monthly
heating and cooling bill
There are few home improvement projects that offer such aesthetic charm
along with long-term cost savings. Renovating a roof or installing new
insulation can make a big difference in the conservation of energy, but
doesn't necessarily add as much aesthetic value to your California
home. Most people don't consider the cost savings associated with
replacing older windows with more energy efficient windows, but the savings
can be significant.
There is a big difference between a standard window and an Energy Star
rated window like the Renewal by Andersen product that is specifically
designed for energy efficiency. Just purchasing newer windows that are
not designed for energy efficiency won't deliver the savings you
might imagine. Renewal by Andersen Energy Star windows incorporate advanced
technology in insulation in order to help you lower your energy bills.
Windows that earn the Energy Star rating like Renewal by Andersen products
normally include a multitude of features that are not standard with basic
windows. Double paned Low-E4 glass delivers 35% more energy efficiency
in the winter and 41% more energy efficiency in the hot Sacramento summer
months. What's more, between the two panes of Low-E4 glass is a
pocket of argon, a non-toxic odorless and colorless gas that works to
absorb temperature changes as well as noise. Other factors like the Renewal
by Andersen's Fibrex® material frame provide greater insulation
value than wood, aluminum, or vinyl.
Purchasing Energy Star rated replacement windows puts money in your pocket
at tax time
You and your Sacramento neighbors aren't the only ones motivated
to reduce energy usage. The government created the Energy Star tax credit
as an incentive for consumers to purchase products that will significantly
reduce energy consumption. It's not a simple task for a window to
earn an Energy Star rating like the Renewal by Andersen window has. In
order to gain the rating, products must prove that they can lower energy
consumption drastically.
When you install Energy Star rated replacement windows in your home,
you'll actually get money back at tax time. Unlike a tax deduction
which simply lowers your taxable income, the Energy Star tax credit reduces
the amount of taxes you will owe. You can subtract 10% of the purchase
of your windows up to a total of $200 from your tax bill when you complete
the IRS tax form 5695, which is available for download from the IRS website
at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f5695.pdf.
Energy efficient replacement windows increase the salability and the
resale value of your home
With the current state of the Sacramento housing market, features that
make your house stand out on the marketplace are essential to a timely
sale. When builders construct new communities, they normally install the
same basic windows in every house on the block. Replacement windows like
the Renewal by Andersen choices that have 35% more glass surface as a
result of the window's durable Fibrex® material frame construction
make your home really stand out from the masses.
Not only do high quality replacement windows look great, they are a future
money-saving perk for potential new owners as well. Additionally, the
lifetime warranty on Renewal by Andersen replacement windows is transferable
between owners - an incredible selling point for potential buyers.
Before choosing any other replacement window product, be certain to read
the fine print about the product's lifetime warranty. Most high
quality replacement windows will offer a lifetime warranty - but only
to the original owners. Once the home is sold, the warranty becomes void.
Even more exciting is that replacement windows will just about pay for
themselves. In a recent survey conducted by Remodeling Magazine, homeowners
that installed replacement windows in Sacramento and other markets throughout
the US recouped as much as 85% of the installation cost. Remodeling Magazine's
Cost vs. Value report also reports that homes in Sacramento with replacement
windows realized a 72% increase in home value.
These are exciting statistics that will leave you feeling great about
your decision to embark on a window replacement upgrade. Not only will
your home look fabulous with fresh new windows to let in all of that wonderful
California sunshine, you'll have money to spare to work on your
next home renovation project.
