With the high cost of living making it more and more difficult for homeowners to make ends meet, making the home energy efficient is more important than ever. One of the ways you can save money is to install storm windows in your home to help offset cooling and heating costs. Today's storm windows are attractive, will complement your home's exterior well, and can help preserve your existing windows. 

Save on energy costs

Leaky windows lead to lost heating and cooling, which can raise your energy bills. Having storm windows installed is an easy solution to drafty windows. They create a barrier between the storm window and your existing window, which helps preserve energy.

Help preserve existing windows

Installing storm windows over existing windows can help preserve your windows and help you get more years of use from them. Protecting your windows is especially important if your windows have wood frames since wood frames are susceptible to warping or rotting. Storm windows can reduce the number of times you need to paint wooden framed windows and can save you maintenance time and costs.

If your existing windows are starting to show some wear and tear, it can be expensive to replace them with new ones. Installing storm windows can be a less expensive option that will dress up your home. It will also give you the added benefits of energy conservation and keeping your windows protected from the elements which will extend their life.

Block out noise

The barrier storm windows provide makes them a good option if you want to reduce outside noise from invading your home. If you live on a busy street, storm windows may help you sleep better by reducing noise. They can be a good choice to keep a baby's nursery quiet or for helping you avoid distractions in a home office.

Year-round use

Today's storm windows can be left in all year rather than removed like older versions of storm windows often were. Double- or triple-track storm windows can be opened and closed, which makes them suitable for both summer and winter use.

The high cost of heating and cooling a home can be a big financial burden on families today. Making your home as energy efficient as possible can help reduce those costs and save you money. Discussing the advantages of installing storm windows with your contractor will help you determine if they will be a good option for your home.

Contact a local storm windows service, such as Southern Glass & Mirror, to learn more.