Shed Some Light on Energy Efficient Windows

Filed Under: Windows    by: SKayhill

window17You’re a homeowner and you’ve got some windows on your house.  In fact, when you moved in, your house was already built, windows and all.  Unlike most home repairs, Virginia replacement windows might not be the first thing that comes to mind.  After all, the age old saying comes to mind “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”  Although your windows may not appear to be physically broken, that doesn’t mean it’s not time to contact your northern Virginia window company for replacement windows.

Depending how old your house is, the windows that were installed before you moved in are probably not energy efficient.  You’ve no doubt heard the term “energy efficient” but what does that mean to you?  Isn’t it just a sales term? Energy efficient windows are not just ways companies have come up with to get your money; in fact, energy efficient windows save you money.  They also do a number of other things like improving your comfort, get less condensation, increase the light and the view, and reduce fading of items in your home. Read more…

24 Things You Should Know About Windows

Filed Under: Windows    by: SKayhill

window17Did you know that leaking and inefficient windows and skylights account for a whopping 25% of the average homeowners energy/utility bills? That’s straight from the U.S. Dept of Energy. If you improve the windows in your home by using a Virginia window specialist that installs double-pane insulated glass, you can cut your energy costs by approx 15 percent.

Not bad when you consider the low cost of window replacements!


Here are 24 things you should know about window replacement in North Virginia. Read more…