{"id":133,"date":"2018-02-19T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T08:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitywindows-doors.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/19\/replacement-windows-new-windows-different\/"},"modified":"2024-12-04T17:54:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T17:54:49","slug":"replacement-windows-new-windows-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitywindows-doors.com\/blog\/replacement-windows-new-windows-different\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Replacement Windows and New Windows Different?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your Lompoc, CA home is starting to show its age and you want to improve it here and there, you might think about replacement windows. Replacement windows can do a lot for your home and your energy bills. If you are thinking about the process, you probably have a lot of questions. You know there are replacement windows and new windows, and you might first wonder how they are different. Do you really want replacement windows in your home? Aren\u2019t new windows better?<\/p>\n<p>The good news is you have nothing to worry about. Replacement windows and new windows are virtually the same thing! Just because you are getting replacement windows doesn\u2019t mean you are getting used, second-hand windows someone else was done with. It just means that you are replacing the old windows on your home with new windows. We call windows \u201cnew windows\u201d when they are going into a brand new construction. We call them \u201creplacement windows\u201d when they are going into a structure that had windows before and is switching them out. That\u2019s really the only difference in the terms! You are getting new windows. They\u2019re just called replacement windows.<\/p>\n<p>Now that your mind is at ease about the terms, you will want to familiarize yourself with a number of other areas to ensure you get the replacement windows you want. It is a good idea to have some goals in mind. Think about your windows and what they can (or should!) do for your home. What do you want them to do in the future? Do you want to let more natural light in? Do you want to block heat and harmful UV rays? Do you want to increase energy efficiency? It\u2019s okay to have more than one goal, but writing them out will help you find the windows that match your preferences. You will be able to rule out windows that don\u2019t meet your criteria. When you visit with a window professional, if you show them your list, they should be able to recommend replacement windows that will work well for your needs.<\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of benefits to replacement windows. Sure, it\u2019s a process and you\u2019ll have to put up with a little inconvenience during the installation part. But it\u2019s worth it to keep your home upgraded and looking nice inside and out. You\u2019ll get better comfort and energy efficiency, and your windows will likely function better as well. Replacement windows are definitely worth it once the project is behind you.<\/p>\n<p>If your <a href=\"https:\/\/qualitywindows-doors.com\/replacement-windows-doors-Ojai-CA.html\">replacement windows Ojai<\/a> project is still ahead of you, contact Quality Windows at 805-984-5895. We\u2019re here to help you every step of the way. Whether you know just what you want in replacement windows or not, we can help you make informed decisions based on your needs. Visit our showroom today at 1430 S Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93030 and let\u2019s get started in finding the perfect replacement windows for your home!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your Lompoc, CA home is starting to show its age and you want to improve it here and there, you might think about replacement windows.<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-replacement-windows"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Are Replacement Windows and New Windows Different?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If your Lompoc, CA home is starting to show its age and you want to improve it here and there, you might think about replacement windows. 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