When you’re replacing your siding to give your home’s exterior a top-to-bottom-makeover, it makes sense to replace your windows, too. You want to make sure the aesthetics of your house all work together to exhibit an overall effect.
So, should you replace your windows and siding at the same time? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Replacing these exterior furnishings simultaneously offers a myriad of benefits, including:
1: Precise Window Capping
Replacing siding and windows at the same time allows your contractor to precisely set the capping around windows before installing the siding. Capping a window correctly ensures the framing will direct water away from the frame and the interior walls.
Moreover, this approach will save you money in the long run since you won’t have to spend twice on the same materials and labor. Delaying your window replacement means your window installer will have to cut through your siding to install window capping, which causes your new siding to look butchered.
Also, your existing window’s capping can get damaged when the siding is detached. Simply have your siding and windows replaced simultaneously to eliminate additional costs.
2: Improved Energy Efficiency
Windows enhance the energy efficiency of your home by preventing the indoor air-conditioned air from escaping to the outside. Your siding, on the other hand, protects your building from extreme temperatures.
Making improvements in both areas will ensure your home’s energy efficiency is greatly improved. It’s useless to replace your old windows with energy-efficient models when your siding has cracks which allow in moisture.
A siding replacement offers an opportunity to improve the insulation level of your home and make it less vulnerable to weather and drafts. Coupled with better-performing windows, new siding can significantly reduce your energy bills.
The Cost of Doing Both at the Same Time
The only notable downside to replacing windows and siding at the same time is the high upfront cost. However, the long-term savings you’ll make by doing both at the same time is well worth the investment. If you don’t have enough money saved up for the project, consider replacing your windows first as you save up for the siding.
Unless your siding is truly falling apart or requires immediate attention, it makes a lot of sense to replace windows first. However, you should have your siding specialist make the necessary repairs as soon as possible since these issues can result in bigger problems, such as rotting boards, leaks in your home’s interior, or skyrocketing energy bills.
Overall, replacing your windows and siding at the same time will get you better savings in the long run. At Titan Siding and Roofing, we provide high-grade, energy-efficient replacement windows and siding solutions in the Greater Cincinnati area. Contact us today to schedule a free inspection and get an estimate!
