Tag Archives: Period Property

How Glazing Choices Affect a Home’s Resale Value

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There Is No Reliable “Window ROI Percentage” Search for the effect of new windows on property value and you will quickly encounter confident claims about percentage returns. Spend a certain amount on replacement windows, the argument goes, and a predictable proportion will come back through a higher sale price. Residential property value is far too […]

Repair or Replace? How to Judge Ageing Windows and Glazing

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Age Is a Clue, Not a Diagnosis One of the easiest ways to judge ageing glazing is also one of the least reliable: looking at how old it is. Homeowners are often told that windows have a particular expected lifespan and that, once they approach a certain age, replacement should follow. In reality, chronological age […]

What Happens to Old Windows When They’re Replaced?

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Before Asking Where an Old Window Goes, Ask Why It Is Coming Out When discussing the environmental impact of replacement windows, the conversation often begins too late. We ask whether the glass can be recycled, what happens to the aluminium or timber frames, and whether the old units will avoid landfill. These are worthwhile questions, […]