California Energy Consultant Service

Orangevale, CA California saw its or sign immense amount of growth in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, and many homes used the architectural styles popular at that time. They often have many larger windows and sliding glass doors to let in abundant natural light and the first open floor plans. These features often make these homes more liveable than homes of the past, but they are not ideal for energy efficiency. If your home still has the original windows, this can be especially true.

Orangevale window replacement by an experienced local company is the best way to upgrade your windows and your home’s energy efficiency. With these window replacement ideas, you can maintain the appearance of your home while still meeting today’s energy standards. 

About Cal Energy’s Window Replacement Services 

California Energy Consulting Service is based right here in Orangevale. We provide window replacement and other contractor services with the goal of increasing the energy efficiency of homes in our area. Because we are local, we have significant experience with the types of homes in Orangevale and which of our window solutions will offer the best options at an affordable cost. Get in touch with our team to learn more about our window options.

How Replacing Older Windows Can Help Your Energy Usage

Many of the homes in Orangevale that were built in the 60s, 70s, and 80s have single pane windows with aluminum frames that were popular available at the time. But there have been significant advances in window glass materials and frame styles over the previous decades, and homes that have their original windows may have several disadvantages in terms of:

• Energy Costs – On average, the double pane windows available today are 30% more efficient than single pane windows. The multiple glass panes help provide insulation and frames from materials other than aluminum are far less conductive. Additionally, as the windows and frames around them age, they can start to develop gaps that will let air through.
• More Appearance Options – Older windows were often limited to silver colored aluminum frames, which does not match with many house and paint colors. Today, windows have far more color and style options for a window that better matches your house’s paint color and architectural style.
• Safer – When struck, an older window could shatter inward and be dangerous for anyone nearby, as well as leave harmful glass shards behind. Newer windows are shatterproof for safe breakage if there is an accident.

If your older Orangevale home had windows replaced after 1980, you may already have double pane windows in place. But this does not necessarily mean you should write off window replacement. New windows still offer significantly increased efficiency over windows of the 1980s and 1990s, and more varied design options that can make upgrading a better choice for your home and budget. 

Whether you have original windows on an older home or are looking to get the most efficiency out of your property and reduce the impact of higher energy costs, window replacement is a top option to consider. 

Options for Window Upgrades in Orangevale – New Construction versus Retrofit 

There are two methods of replacing existing windows in a home. The first is new construction. With new construction at Cal Energy, we reconstruct the window frame, replacing adjacent drywall, siding, and trim as necessary, and place the window into the new frame for a perfect fit. This is the more popular option since it maintains the original look of your home. 

The other option is retrofit in which we put the new window into the existing frame. This is a more affordable option, but typically results in losing a few inches of border around the window in order to make the updated window fit. When you get a quote, our team can talk about the pros and cons of each method and help you choose the one that you want to use in your home.

Color Options for New Windows

Modern homes are no longer limited solely to aluminum silver frames. There are now different options for frame materials, which include:

• Vinyl
• Wood
• Fiberglass

There are also many different frame color options now available, from the standard white to more customized gray, black, brown, various wood tones, or even a shade of green, blue, or another color.

Improving Overall Home Efficiency with Window Replacement in Orangevale

Almost every construction material used in the 1980s and prior offered less energy efficiency than its modern counterpart. Today’s roofing, siding, insulation, and other materials are all better at insulating and reducing the energy that is necessary to heat or cool your home. When this is coupled with the fact that homes in many original neighborhoods in Orangevale have many larger windows, it can be harder to manage a comfortable temperature in your home.

Windows are not the only issue in terms of reducing energy consumption, but they can help significantly and the homeowners we have worked with in Orangevale have seen noticeable savings after installing new windows. 

Get More Information About Cal Energy 

As an Orangevale company, CECS has the leading solutions when you are ready to upgrade your home with new windows. Whatever the age of your home, we can deliver the right solutions and provide you with all of today’s high quality construction elements. Get started with a call to our team for a personalized quote on your Orangevale window services.