Buying replacement windows may not be as fashionable as many other types of home improvement projects, but it can be an effective energy and money saving project. Replacement windows can transform your home's interior beauty and increase exterior curb appeal. New windows not only enhance attractiveness, they also add value to your home, while improving indoor comfort.

Before you begin, it is always a good idea to establish a replacement window budget, as what you can afford to spend will determine the quality of what you can buy. There is a wide range of product lines to choose from in many varieties, from the economical to the expensive. Have an idea of what your goal is and how much you can afford to spend. You also need to decide how many windows you will replace, and if they are all the same size and type of window.

It’s been proven that replacing your old drafty windows, especially single pane windows, can improve your home’s ability to retain heat by as much as 50%. Today’s Energy Star rated windows are made with cutting-edge technology that combines energy-efficient frames with high-performance glass packages.

Energy Star rated windows also provide benefits against the sun during the hot summer months. High performing replacement windows can reduce the level of solar heat entering your home by as much as 50%, which is important during hot Aussie summers.

Changing your windows can have an immediate impact on your home’s exterior, and the wide variety of window replacement options available can compliment contemporary or traditional style homes. New windows will also improve your home’s security, as many windows now offer multiple-point locking systems that make it almost impossible to break through the lock.

Another overlooked benefit of new windows is reduced sound transmission. Noise can come in many frequencies and from many sources and with Australia’s population increasing every year, controlling sound transmission is becoming more important.

Replacing your inefficient windows also has a positive effect on the environment. When you can use less energy to heat and cool your home, it means you are using less of our natural resources and reducing the processing of those resources that often cause harm to our environment.

Many new window products are designed with low-maintenance in mind. Vinyl frames will never need to be painted, and factory paint stays on fibreglass frames for a lifetime. In addition, many of the hardware systems for windows are made of durable, die-cast zinc or stainless steel material that go through thousands upon thousands of cycle-tests to ensure they will hold up in your home.

Some window manufacturers offer a full lifetime warranty to the original homeowner that covers both labour and materials. There has never been a better time to plan a window replacement as your next home improvement project!

Timothy Jones writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.