Replacing your windows and entrance doors are home improvement projects that can dramatically improve the look of your home. The before and after transformation will be dramatic for both the exterior and interior of the house, plus you will receive many additional benefits when you change out your windows and entrance doors.
One of the main concerns is the high cost of window and door replacement, but no worries. Fortunately, replacing your windows and doors has one of the highest returns on investment when you decide to sell your home. Window and entrance door replacement both fell into the top 10 of cost recouped when it came time to sell in 2021.
If your windows and entrance door are 15 to 20 years old, they most likely make your home look dated, plus they are likely beginning to fail. As a home settles, weather and sun all begin to take their toll, windows and doors begin not to function properly. Windows start to leak air, and in worse cases, water may be getting into your home through a leaky window. The same thing could be happening with your entrance door. If this happens, you should have a consultation with a window and door professional who can show you many options that will fit your budget.
There are many styles to choose from, and you can select windows and doors that will best fit your home’s architectural style. Popular today is a clean contemporary look with very little in terms of divided lights. These huge glass windows let in dramatically more light, brightening the home’s interior. To complement the windows, homeowners are choosing contemporary glass entrance doors. One type of glass entrance door has an opaque film sandwiched between two panes of glass that block people from looking into the home but allows a flood of light. A client who recently installed an opaque glass front door commented they had to check them several times the first few days, thinking they had left the door wide open because there was so much light coming into their previously dark foyer.
In South Florida, when it is time to replace your windows and doors, it is recommended that you select impacted-rated windows and entrance doors, also known as hurricane windows and doors. This way, you will always be ready if a storm threatens. Nothing ruins a summer vacation than if a storm suddenly pops up and you have to worry about securing your home. With impact windows and doors, your home is secure 100 percent of the time. In addition, not only are you secure from hurricanes, but thieves most often gain entrance to a home by breaking a window or door. That is almost impossible when you have an impact-rated product, and thieves will move on to select an easier target.
Repainting your home can give your home a facelift, but if you have old windows and an old entrance door, you will not get the effect you desire. Windows and the entrance door make up a large portion of the home’s exterior. Replacing your windows and doors will give your home instant curb appeal. Using impact-rated products will help you get a premium price for your home when it is time to sell. Plus, your home will likely sit less time on the market as buyers will look favorably on homes with already installed impact windows and doors.
GM – Door, Window & Screen is a family-owned and operated business operating since 1968 that specializes in impact replacement windows and doors. With our in-house installation team, we provide the finest products and will work within your budget. Give us a call for a free estimate at (954) 797-0797.