When you’re buying a home or thinking about renovating your current home, one thing you might not be thinking enough about are your home windows. While you might be caught up in the neighborhood where your house is located, how parking will work, and the overall price of the house, having the proper windows for your home and environment can really make a difference. Here are three things you didn’t know about window replacements.

1. You need to think about functionality

If you live in am area where you might experience a hurricane (such as Florida), you need to think about having hurricane resistant windows. This can really help to make sure your home and family are protected in the event of one of these natural disasters. Several kinds of windows have a tilted structure which means easier cleaning. You just have to consider what your weather and environment is like when choosing the kinds of windows you need for your home. Talking to a window company can help you make the right decision.

It’s important to make sure commercial window companies install your windows currently, as high quality and properly maintained windows can last 20 years or longer, depending on the material.

2. Think about tempered glass for bathrooms

Unlike regular windows, tempered glass windows will break into small, blunt pieces that are easier to clean up than small glass shards. When a regular window breaks, you risk having microscopic pieces still lingering on your shower floor. Tempered glass can help protect you and your family and make sure no one gets hurt in the event that your window is broken.

3. When replacing windows, remember the fit

If a window is not properly insulated, it can cause you to waste more energy and more money. When trusting commercial window companies with window installation, be sure that they leave a little extra room for shimming and insulating. After the window is installed, the company should fill every small crevice with fiberglass to make sure there are not drafts. Windows that allow for drafts can up your energy bill by 10 to 25%.

On average, replacing a window costs between $300 and $700 per window, so you really need to be sure the correct windows are chosen for your home so you do not need to keep replacing them. You also need to make sure that commercial window companies will also come in and properly install your windows.

What kind of windows are you thinking about getting? Let us know in the comments below!