With life comes options and when you are looking into window replacement in Los Gatos, CA, you have even more options than you might be able to handle. As you approach the project, take the choices one at a time, but also look at the whole picture. Confused yet? It’s simple enough to feel that way. Most homeowners haven’t replaced the windows in their house before so it’s easy to look at the project and feel overwhelmed. The best thing you can do is consult with a window professional so you can get all of the details in order and ensure that you’ll love the end result after the windows are installed. Here are just a few of the options you will have to consider.
New Window Need
The first thing you will want to make sure of is that you actually need new windows. You don’t want to invest in them and not really need them. If your windows are old, leaking air, and have seen better days, you probably do. But there’s nothing better than hearing as much from an expert. Call a window company and have them come to your home for a free consultation. They can measure your windows so you have the right sizes when you’re ready and they can also inspect them and give you advice as to what you might want to get. If you don’t really need new windows and a few repairs will do, they should tell you that as well.
Material
Once you pass go and know you need new windows, you’ll have to decide what material you want. What do you have now? Do you like it or would you rather have something else? Wood is popular, but vinyl is the top seller in today’s market. Vinyl takes no maintenance and is highly energy efficient. Plus, it looks nice on any home if you get the right color. And there are plenty of color options from which to choose.
Glass Packs
Glass isn’t just glass on windows. You can get double or even triple pane. You can put inert gas between the panes for further insulation. You can get a low-E coating from the glass to protect your home from UV rays. And so on and so forth. These glass packs make a huge difference in the overall efficiency of your windows.
Colors
The interior and exterior of your home will be impacted by the color you choose. You want to make sure you get just the right color, especially if you get vinyl since you can’t change the color later.
If you recognize that there are a lot of choices to make regarding your Los Gatos, CA window replacement, make them alongside professionals at The Screen Shop. Give us a call at (408) 295-7384 to talk over the options. We’re here to help you get just what you need for your home. You can stop by and look over options in person at 601 Hamline St San Jose, CA 95110 where we’re happy to show you around.