Any
homeowner in search of a worthwhile home improvement project may want
to consider window replacement. Such a project enhances comfort in
the home and helps reduce energy expenses by preventing excessive
heat loss or heat gain. Given the importance of this project, costly
errors must be avoided. As such, it really pays to hire a
professional contractor with considerable experience in this field.
Meanwhile,
it would also be wise to observe other energy-saving measures. After
all, optimum thermal comfort and energy efficiency at home energy are
not solely reliant on window performance. Among other things,
homeowners would do well to winterize their homes.
For
instance, one can address air leaks by inspecting the caulking around
windows and doors to look for signs of cracking and peeling. It is
also advisable to check from time to time whether doors and windows
can still remain tightly shut and thereby prevent cold air from
entering. More often than not, a worn-down weather stripping is the
likely culprit for letting in cold air.
Finally, it may be a good idea to replace old window screens with storm windows that provide optimum protection during storms and high windows. It may also be worth investing in a window insulator kit to keep drafts at bay.