| Winterizing your old or historic homes original windows using "removable" caulk is an effective option. In combination with winter storm windows it's an easy, lower cost and effective way to lower your heating expenses. And it's a far more cost effective option than incurring the expense of "replacement" windows. The cost savings on "replacement" windows is generally inflated. Don't ask the window manufacturer, retailer or installer, it's in their best interest to convince you to remove repairable windows & storms and install "replacement" windows. Ask the energy company. More and more we're seeing that things are not as presented. bit.ly (see top 5 myths) At $40-160 savings per season (with 20 windows) how far out is your break-even? Per season savings less w/ fewer windows? Anyway, your break-even on money spent on replacement windows frequently exceeds the expected life of the window. Meaning, given huge up-front cost relative to energy expense savings and expected life, they'll need to be replaced again before you've ever made back your money. Compare this to simply making your existing windows more energy efficient. Old house homeowners, swapping out windows that can be repaired for those that need to be replaced over and over again is recurring revenue and profitable for the window manufacturers, retailers and installers. It's not so economical for the old house home owner. |
