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.

If your windows are leaking air, installing new energy-efficient Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey and New York Metro replacement windows in your home can save you money on your heating and air conditioning bills month after month. And, energy-efficient upgrades add value to your home. Studies suggest that prospective buyers appreciate energy-efficient features and, they may be willing to pay more for a home with Energy Star certified windows, modern appliances and other energy-saving features.

Replacing windows in your New Jersey or New York metro home isn’t something most people do on a regular basis. Many first-time Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey or New York Metro customers have never purchased replacement windows or replacement patio doors before. For most people, investing in replacement windows is usually a once-in-a-lifetime event – unless they move into another home with outdated windows.

Chances are, even if you have purchased replacement windows for your home, it’s been awhile since then. So, here are a few things that might have changed since your last window buying journey.