Choosing Replacement Windows
If you have lived in your Santa Barbara, CA home for a while, you may start to notice you need new windows. The signs are easy enough. You’ll feel a draft, see water damage, or have higher utility bills. While you will know you need windows, you may not know what types of windows are best for your needs. There are three main replacement options available to you, which include sash replacement, frame and sash replacement and complete unit replacement. You have benefits with each, but you need to know which is best for your situation. Here are some details on each.
-Sash Replacement
If your window frame is still in good condition and you don’t have water damage around the opening, sash replacement is a viable option. All you have to do is remove the old sash and part the stops in order to install new jamb liners. Replacement sashes are compression fit into liners so they make an airtight seal. You get an energy efficient upgrade without having too much cost involved. This option can work well for the short term, but it is not a good long-term solution for replacement windows.
-Sash and Frame Replacement
If your windowsill has some moisture damage or you feel air leaking through the sash and frame, but the rest of the window still looks and functions all right, you can simply replace the sash and frame. You would fit a single unit into the existing jambs against both the interior and exterior stops and then screw or nail them to the jambs. This is the most expensive unit to buy, but many homeowners can do the job on their own. This option can reduce the amount of daylight opening the window makes available within the home.
-Complete Replacement Windows
When you live in Santa Barbara, CA, you want to have good, functioning windows. High-quality windows will let in the natural light and allow fresh air to flow through the home. If the old windows are damaged or compromised in one or more ways, it might be best to completely replace them with new windows. Adding new replacement windows will raise the value of any home and lower the cost of utility bills on a regular basis. Replacement windows cost more than the other options, but they are the best long-term option for older windows that are starting to show their age.
As you think through your options, contact Quality Windows & Doors for advice. You can call us at 805-564-7600 or stop by 534 N. Milpas Street in Santa Barbara, CA. Our knowledgeable staff is always available to talk to you about your Santa Barbara replacement windows project. Whether you need to repair or replace one window or outfit an entire home, we can help. We are partners with fine window manufacturers who can give you design and efficiency options to suit your needs in every area. Visit our showroom or give us a call today to upgrade your home with replacement windows.
