Broken Glass Get Replacement Windows Green Energy Savings Resale Value Save Money Lower Power Bill
CH International Media
December 05, 2009
Do you:
Want to sell your house and get the most resale value possible?
Take advantage of the available tax rebates for 2009?
Save energy and money on your electrical or power bill?
If the answer is "yes" to at least one of those questions, a fantastic place to start is to replace your homeīs windows!
The value to home-sellers:
The price of existing homes is expected to rise in 2010: very good news for homeowners looking to sell! And replacing windows has consistently ranked as one of the top projects sellers can do to gain a return on their investment. After the front door, potential buyers most frequently pay attention to the status of the windows within the first 60 seconds of viewing a property. They are looking for efficiency, light, beauty, and an indication of what their power bills may be like should they purchase your home.
The value with tax rebates:
A tax credit rebate for up to 30% of the cost, up to $1500, is like getting two and a half windows free! If you want the tax rebate, changing your windows isnīt enough. You must replace them with qualifying products. To qualify, you must select Energy Star rated windows, which are constructed with advanced technology to earn this ranking.
The value of energy savings:
Builder-grade windows donīt have to be old to be wasting energy! They often donīt fit right from the start, are made with single-pane, un-insulated glass, and are difficult to open. The combined efforts of Low-E coatings, Double Panes of glass, Argon gas and frame materials with very low heat transfer ability work together to help you achieve maximum energy efficiency. If you change all the windows in your home, itīs estimated you will save up to 30% on your power bill.
Framing materials, gas fills between panes, special coatings, and multiple panes are all elements of a well-constructed, energy-efficient window that may carry the Star rating. Energy Star is a joint program of the U. S Environmental Protection Agency and the U. S Department of Energy. There are strict guidelines a product must meet in order to become a certified product. Look for a vendor that is a member of the Efficient Windows Collaborative, an industry organization committed to driving energy efficiency programs and other efforts to reduce greenhouse gases.
New windows are safer, more efficient, and will save you money!
Safety is also a major factor that can affect your decision to replace the windows on your home. New windows with a hurricane rating can lower your storm damage costs later on and stronger glass is simply more resistant to breaking. Anyone with a baseball playing child will likely learn that first hand! Replacing the windows on your home can improve security, lower street noise, and increase the beauty of your home which will also increase the value of your marketable property. The windows built today are 50% better at controlling ultra violet light than the clear glass of yesterday. They seal better, reducing the amount of pollens and other pollutants that can enter your home. Customers find they have a 90% return on their investment, making it one of the most worthwhile home improvement options available. For more information on where to get windows that qualify for the tax credit rebate, installation, and selection, visit www.allltexexteriors.com or call 866-921-5715.
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