There is no real way to sugar-coat this: replacing your home’s windows is a relatively expensive endeavor. I don’t mean to dissuade you from your project at all, but there are far too many articles and advertisements out there attempting to trick homeowners into believing they can save money by installing their own windows and purchasing cheap products. Do yourself a favor and ignore those ads. Window replacements—especially whole-home window replacements in Palo Alto, CA or new construction—will cost you a chunk of money and it will require professionals. There are sound reasons for this, and I want to discuss some of these reasons with you today.
First, I live in Palo Alto, CA. Most everything in this state costs more, so to some degree, we Californians expect to have to spend a lot on anything worthwhile. But, if we’re honest, sales and deals and special mark-downs catch our attention, regardless of our expectations. There are some things, though, people should never expect to be cheap. Home features like doors, windows, and screens—these things are too important for you and your household safety not to invest in.
Here’s why your windows should cost you:
Your family’s safety
Compromising on your own and your family’s safety is simply non-negotiable. These days, we can’t be too cautious when it comes to home security. Your home’s first line of defense is its windows (and doors, too). Think about what you see every night on the news: break-ins, intruders, robberies… These almost always involve a broken or pried-open window. High-quality windows (like the ones you’ll find at The Screen Shop in San Jose) aren’t easily broken and can not be pried-open. Most window options are double- and triple-paned; intruders will find yours is a house not worth invading and move on.
Your equity & resale
Your home is an investment; why buy cheap products which won’t raise the value of your home to—at least—the amount (or more) you’ve put into it? Further, buyers are looking for new windows, among a few other key items. If you want to sell, you need to invest in quality (not cheap) windows.
Your future spending
It’s simple: buy cheap products and utilize shoddy installers, and you will find yourself spending more money in the near future to upgrade or fix. The point in investing is so you never have to again!
Your comfort
There is no way around this truth: cheap windows will not provide you the thermal insulation you need in our California climate. Who wants to be hot indoors when it’s hot outside or freezing when the temperatures drop during the winter? I sure don’t. When you choose quality, when you spend a little more on additional panes of glass and choose energy efficient windows, you ensure your thermal comfort throughout the year.
Listen, replacing your windows is an investment. This means you will need to budget, do a bit of research, and choose a reputable installation company that provides high-quality options. You deserve a lifetime of quality in your home!
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