Green Denver Replacement Windows

Green Denver Replacement Windows

You may have many opportunities to green up your life these days, and saving money can also be a top priority for many Denver residents. Choosing replacement windows for your Denver home may be your chance to accomplish both of these objectives in the Mile High City.

How to Save When You Replace Denver Windows

Here are some details on how to save both money and energy with replacement windows in Denver:

• According to EnergyStar.gov, residents in the Denver area with a typical home can expect to save an average of $413 a year in heating and cooling costs by replacing single-pane windows with ENERGY STAR windows
• There is a federal tax credit of up to $1500 for new windows installed before December 31, 2010
• Colorado window replacement may generate a positive return on your money in today's market; in Denver, replacing old windows is considered to be among the best improvements homeowners can make.

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Denver Windows Replacement Made Easy

What else should you know to green up for Colorado window replacement? Consider the following points:

• As long as your home is not designated for preservation or located in a district for preservation, there is no need for a permit of any kind
• If you're hiring a contractor, he or she needs to be licensed by the City of Denver; you can check to see whether your contractor is licensed at Denvergov.org
• If you are knowledgeable in this area, doing the window replacement work yourself may save a bundle in labor costs
• According to the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, replacement windows in the Denver area must have a U-factor (rate of heat loss) of .35--to find the U-factor, look for the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label found on all windows

Whether you choose double-hung, casement, sliding, or picture replacement windows in vinyl or wood--and picture windows may give you a better view of the mountains--the choice to update the look of your Denver home may ultimately lead to higher energy efficiency and savings.