When we build a house, it’s only natural to want to make sure that our home looks good at all times. We even choose our home elements carefully, often to reflect our personalities and tastes. For example, many homeowners are cautious with the windows they choose, and most go for a combination of style and elegance – perhaps a bit of panache – combined with durability and longevity. But just like any other element and fitting, your windows can exhibit signs of wear and tear over time – frames that are rotting, damaged seals and mechanisms, and cracks in the glass. For some, new windows are the obvious solution – but for others, perhaps restoring your windows is a better deal – not just economically but aesthetically as well. So what are the benefits and advantages of restoring your steel windows, anyway? Here’s what you should know.
- The older windows are a natural fit.
Did you know that as time passes, a house can move? It’s true – and its windows can move along with it. Unfortunately, when you remove the older windows of your home and replace them with new ones, this may give you specific gaps, which are harder to fix in the future. As a result, you may encounter problems with draught, especially if there are gaps in the windows. Whereas if you replace the weather strips in older windows, more often than not, they do the trick – and it’s a much more convenient (and cheaper) alternative to replacing your windows altogether.
- You can benefit from more style and character.
An immense benefit no new window can give is that older windows have a particular style and character. Antique or vintage windows can add more style and charm to your home. However, if your windows are still the original ones that came with the house, it can be difficult to replicate their charm and character, and you can quickly lose your home’s original aesthetics. The good news is that there are bonafide experts in metal window restoration, and they will ensure that your older windows are adequately fixed so you can still use them for a long time. It’s also worth remembering that there’s just something about the craftsmanship and attention to detail that comes with older windows – and if someone is an expert enough, they can restore them instead of replacing them entirely.
Not many windows today boast the intricacy and detail that goes into older windows – and true enough, when you have your windows restored, you can even enhance your home’s value.
- It’s more economical – and friendly to the environment.
Not only is it less expensive – and people are surprised by this! – it is also friendlier to the environment. In other words, by restoring your old steel windows rather than replacing them, you can do your part for the environment and not contribute to its destruction. For instance, when you have new windows, you know that many of its components and materials will come from the environment. Also, the manufacturing process requires power, which further contributes to toxic gas production in the atmosphere. More fossil fuels will be burnt, which produces toxic fumes. But if you decide to restore your windows instead, less energy is needed, and no significant parts or components will come from the environment.