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| You could say that the beauty of a window is in | | | | If you are building a new home, it pays to place |
| the outside world that it frames. It's also true that | | | | the larger, clear pane windows to capture any |
| the beauty lies in the way beams of light brighten | | | | views that you have. Early planning during the |
| your home's interior ... the furniture, the floor | | | | design phase of your home will pay dividends |
| coverings, a painting. | | | | later. |
| But how much should we spend on them? | | | | 5) What is your weather like? |
| What is Your Budget? | | | | Is it going to be windy, dusty, cold, rainy? What is |
| You can purchase windows within any budget. | | | | your elevation? Elevation and weather play a |
| But, what do you really want and need and what | | | | bigger role than you might think. Wind can rattle |
| is the controlling factor when it comes to | | | | even new, seemingly well-built windows. Different |
| choosing? First, you need to answer a few | | | | window operations will work better in some |
| questions: | | | | weather environments. |
| 1) What's the primary benefit you want from | | | | What do Windows Cost? |
| your windows? | | | | As mentioned, you can get windows to fit pretty |
| If energy conservation is your primary goal, you | | | | much any budget you set. It's a matter of |
| may want triple pane windows. And, do you want | | | | priorities and balancing what you want in windows |
| ease of operation? You can purchase single hung, | | | | vs. every other aspect of your remodel or home |
| double hung, fixed panes, and casement windows. | | | | building project. |
| 2) What is the value and style of your home | | | | Here's an example to give you an idea. Windows |
| now? | | | | for a 2000 square foot home with an average |
| Windows do not have to necessarily match the | | | | number of windows can cost between $3500 to |
| style of your home but, in some cases this is | | | | $25,000 on average. Depending on some of the |
| important. You may want to consult with an | | | | factors already mentioned, the price could be |
| architect or interior designer. One rule of thumb is | | | | higher. |
| to avoid installing very high end windows in a | | | | Installation Costs |
| lower end home unless you enjoy the quality and | | | | Installation is another factor. You'll want |
| plan on living in the home a long time. | | | | experienced installers but you'll also need to make |
| 3) How many windows do you have and what | | | | sure that they are installed according to the |
| are their sizes? | | | | manufacturers requirements. With care, some |
| The number and size of your windows is naturally | | | | people will install their own. |
| a big factor in the eventual cost. Always consider | | | | Once you've considered your needs and prioritized |
| this when you are pricing out individual windows | | | | your wants, do your research. And always try to |
| for comparison. | | | | personally see the actual windows before you |
| 4) Do you have large views you want to | | | | purchase. |