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Are You Replacing The Windows In Your House?

23 October 2019

Britney Simpson

Did you move into an older house? Maybe you have lived in your present house for a very long time. Either way, perhaps you have decided that it's time to replace the windows because the old ones are outdated. Do you already have a plan on which windows you'll buy? 

If you are looking for ideas, from selecting impact windows to choosing new window treatments, here are some ideas that might help you.

Impact Windows - Because your windows are old, they are more than likely not very efficient. And, if you live in an area where bad weather hits pretty often, those old windows might have been replaced more than once, but with the same type of glass. 

As you replace the old windows, consider selecting impact windows. It's true that they'll be more expensive than regular windows, but it will be money well spent. The impact windows will have duty frames and impact-resistant laminated glass. In addition, they will be glazed to make them even more impact-resistant. The windows will also provide excellent insulation, thus bringing your energy costs down. If you want the impact windows tinted, that can probably be done, too.

Experts will take careful measurements so that the impact windows will fit perfectly. And, the installation won't take that long. In fact, the job will probably be completed in just a few hours. The next time your house is hit with horrendous weather, you'll thank yourself for having the new windows installed. 

The Window Treatment - Since you are getting new windows, maybe you are also wanting to have new window treatments. Have you thought about having wooden plantation shutters throughout your house? Plantation shutters are very affordable and so easy to install that you can probably do the job yourself. Of course, if you are not a do-it-yourself type of person, the place where you buy the plantation shutters will be happy to do the installation for you.

Maybe you'd rather have fabric curtains on your windows. If so, go with fabric that will complement the furniture in each room. For example, if you have rustic furniture for a western theme in your family room, denim curtains would be a good choice. Maybe you want something very formal in your living room and dining room window treatment. If so, select elegant fabrics. Polished cotton, silk, taffeta, and velvet are just a few examples of elegant fabrics for your living room and dining room window treatment. 

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