Some replacement window dealers exaggerate the benefits of installing modern replacement windows and patio doors. Many of our friends and neighbors living in New Jersey or metropolitan New York neighborhoods have probably seen advertisements promising 100 percent return on investment within a few months or a couple of years.

The truth is replacement windows do increase the resale value of your home, enhance energy efficiency and comfort and lower monthly heating and air conditioning bills. BUT, they won’t pay for themselves in a few months, and any dealer than promises they will is not being totally honest with you.

If you’re thinking about replacing existing home windows, and you want to make sure you maximize your return on investment, remember the choices you make about window style, glass options, frame materials and installation professionals will have a major impact on your window performance and value.

When considering replacement windows for your home, one of the first decisions you’ll have to make is the window style or styles. Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey and New York Metro offers a full portfolio of replacement window styles, from simple fixed windows to beautifully designed bay windows that add visual interest to your home’s curb appeal.

If you’re wondering whether a bay window or a picture window is a good replacement option for an existing home window, here are a few things to think about before making that final decision.

Pick a reason that you’ve decided to update the existing windows in your New Jersey or New York Metro home with modern, high-performance replacement windows: Energy-efficiency, Useability, Beauty, Durability …. Whichever reason is most important to you, choosing patented Renewal by Andersen Fibrex® window frame material can make a dramatic difference in every setting.

Fibrex® composite window frames combine the low-maintenance features of vinyl with the strength, durability and stability of wood. The result is window frames that are beautiful and perform perfectly for decades, with zero (or very little) maintenance.

Common home window problems are usually more noticeable during extreme weather events in New Jersey and New York. An arctic cold front passing through, a record-breaking heat wave and storms that bring torrential rainfall are three events that may expose issues that should be addressed sooner rather than later.

Here are five common window problems that replacement windows solve instantly.