As advancements
in the production of windows and doors continues to
move toward more sustainable practices, a lot of
homeowners are becoming more environmentally conscious in making their purchasing decisions. That
fact is especially evident when considering replacement
windows, and when it comes to choosing to go green, wood windows can offer you the ability
to enjoy the perks of natural beauty from a renewable
resource.
Of course, that doesn’t mean
your decision is an easy one, but there are a
number of reasons why wood windows are the
preferred choice if you’re trying to find
an environmentally friendly and energy efficient choice.
Still need more convincing? Listed below are a few perks
you can expect when you decide on wood windows.
- Energy
efficiency — one of the more common requests
of homeowners is energy efficiency. After all, when you make an investment
in your home, you want to be certain that it’s going to
give you as many perks as
possible. For example, choosing wood windows allows
you to harness the natural thermal properties of wood so you know
your windows are constantly working to improve
your energy efficiency.
- Natural lighting — buying
replacement windows that increase natural light in your home means you get
to reduce or eliminate the need for artificial lighting.
Not only does that make a more natural environment to
live in, it may help you save on your monthly energy expenses.
- Use of a
renewable resource — when you’re in the market
for replacement windows, it becomes pretty evident
that it’s difficult to find a more environmentally
conscious material than wood. Due to the fact that
it’s a renewable resource, you can feel great making an investment in your
home that uses such a
plentiful resource.
- Environmental
stewardship — it’s well documented that Pella® is dedicated
to environmental stewardship and has been from day one when the company was established in 1925. Responsibility
to the environment is a part of the company’s foundation and continues to
be an important focus today. You can find
out a little more about these practices on our blog as well.
It’s not too tough
to see the value that wood windows can give you from a
functional standpoint, but they also help you be a steward for responsible
environmental practices. If you want to get a better
look at the wood window options available to you in
Northern Virginia, stop by Pella Windows and Doors’s showroom. Of course you can also
give us a call at 571-292-3519 or set up an in-home consultation using the online
scheduler. We look forward to hearing from you.