So, you’re interested in replacing your house windows and are thinking about working with Southwest Exteriors. Whether you’re looking to replace just a few or all windows in your home, you know that it’s going to be an investment. Having realistic expectations for how much your project will cost is important to choosing the right contractor that will meet your needs, goals, and budget.

If you’re thinking about replacing just a few or all your home’s windows, finding the right window for you can be stressful.

When you think about starting any home remodeling project, the first thing that might come to mind is, “How much is this going to cost me?” and “How can I pay for this?” Whether you’re replacing your entire home siding, windows, or just want to upgrade your garage floor with an industrial concrete coating, any construction or addition to your home can be a hefty investment. Just like when you buy a new car, there can be a lot of technical terms and reading the fine print that you must decipher before deciding how you will go about financing it.

When you’re shopping for new replacement windows, did you know that there are different options for the window glass? Depending on your goals for your new windows, you’re going to want to customize the window glass so the window will look and perform how you want it to. There are many different types of window glass to fit your needs for energy efficiency, privacy, and aesthetics. So, what do you need to know about window glass types, and what are your options? Window glass can be insulated, Low-E, glazed, laminated, or tempered. Each of these types of glass will perform differently and even look different, which is why you need to understand the functions of each of these glass types and how they will make your windows look.

If you look at a window, what’s the first thing you see? There’s a high probability that you said glass. When shopping for replacement windows, a lot of attention is put on the frame. What material do you want the window frame to be made out of? What do you want it to look like? How strong do you want the window to be? Even though glass makes up 95% of a window, it can easily be neglected. While the frame of your window determines its durability and longevity, the window glass makes up how energy efficient your window will be.

Wood windows are classic, traditional, and long-lasting. Clad windows have the same durability as wood windows without the added maintenance to the exterior.