How Vinyl Windows
Can Save You Money
 Imagine
the home of your
dreams. Is the old
colonial style home
that has historical
significance but
could use some
updating? Perhaps it
is the 1960s
rambling ranch that
gives you more
single floor living
space than you’ve
ever dreamed of. If
you have or would
like to have an
older home, chances
are it could use
some updating. One
of the best ways to
add value to your
older home is by
replacing the
windows.
Vinyl replacement
windows are
energy efficient,
easy to clean, and
add maintenance free
beauty to any home.
Why Replace Windows?
Older windows that
are generally made
with wooden frames
can warp or rot over
time. They may at
one time been well
sealed, but over the
years caulking
flakes away and
allows water to seep
in. When water gets
into the wood it
expands and can rot,
leaving spaces
though which water
and air can get into
the house. Basically
you have an
aesthetic nightmare
as well as horribly
inefficient
insulation against
the elements.
Vinyl replacement
windows take
care of it all. The
best part of the
whole deal is that
they will never rot
or warp. The paint
won’t peel because
there isn’t any! The
only maintenance
they will ever need
is cleaning – and
that is many times
easier than on old
wooden windows with
separate panes.
Vinyl Replacement
Windows – A DYI
Project
If you know how or
are willing to learn
how to replace a
window, then you can
install vinyl
replacement windows.
This great
do-it-yourself
project is an easy
construction task.
First, you will need
to remove the old
window. If there is
still a seal from
the caulking you can
cut it with a
utility knife around
the perimeter. Then
with the help of a
second person, push
the window in or out
with gentle
pressure.
Once the old window
is removed, then you
will need to clean
up the area around
the window box by
scraping off all old
paint and debris. A
clean surface is
important in getting
a good fit and seal
for the new window.
Next check your
measurements. If old
windows have become
a bit lopsided, then
you can square it up
with shims. This
extra step will make
the windows fit
better.
Windows then are
securely attached
with screws.
Finally, run a seal
of silicone caulking
around the edges for
an extra strong
seal.
Caring for Vinyl
Replacement Windows
To wash replacement
windows is so easy.
The windows tilt in
so cleaning the
exterior side can be
done safely from the
inside. This is
especially
convenient for
second story
windows. Any storm
windows that came
with the old windows
are no longer
needed. The new
windows are
double-paned and
insulated. Between
the panes there can
be decorative trims,
so the surface to be
cleaned in one
smooth surface.
When it comes right
down to it, there is
no down side to
installing vinyl
replacement windows.
They will add
carefree beauty to
your home for
decades.
About
the Author:
Charles Mohaney
writes frequently
for
http://www.replacement-windows-tips.com
an online guide.
Charles is working
on topics such as
vinyl windows and
DIY.
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