When you’re planning a renovation, it’s pretty easy to get caught up in the exciting stuff, imagining what it will feel like to cook in your brand new kitchen, relax in your new open-concept living area, or obsess over the paint colours you’ve already changed your mind about three times. But there’s another design decision worth looking through: your windows.
It’s not just about the views they give you from inside the home. Windows are also a major factor in how the outside of your home looks, and then there’s the functionality and energy efficiency piece of it all.
So without further ado, let’s break down why new windows should be a key consideration in your upcoming renovation project.
Why New Windows Matter in Home Additions and Renovations
A renovation or addition project gives you, as the homeowner, an opportunity to think about your windows differently. When you’re remodelling a space, you don’t just have to work with the structures you already have, and that applies to windows as well!
Considering natural light, ventilation, views, energy efficiency and how the windows work within your new design can be an element that truly elevates your renovation and improves the overall efficiency of your home.
Choosing the Right Windows for Your Project
So you’ve decided to add new windows to your renovation list, but now you’re faced with the overwhelming decision of choosing which design is best for your home. When it comes to windows, there are a few key factors to consider when deciding what might work best for you and your current project. Consider:
- Room and purpose: Does the space need ventilation, a large view or both?
- Window style: Will your window be a casement, awning, slider, picture or fixed sash?
- Materials: Do you prefer aluminum-clad, LynX Hybrid or PVC? Each offers different aesthetics and characteristics that fit a range of homes and styles.
- Energy efficiency: Glazing, weatherstripping and frame construction matter, particularly in Alberta.
- Design: Consider exterior colour, interior finish and how the windows complement the rest of the renovation.
If you’re not sure where to start or how to answer these questions, our team at Overhead Windows & Doors is here to help every step of the way.
When Custom Windows Are the Best Option
If you have unusual openings, sizes that vary from the norm or additions where you’re creating the layout from scratch, then don’t worry; custom-made windows can be a great solution.
At Overhead Windows & Doors, we offer custom-built options designed to accommodate a wide range of styles, sizes and layouts.
Our aluminum-clad and Batten Brickmould windows can be great options for unique spaces. Both can be customized in different sizes, while our wood-exterior windows can be painted or stained and paired with different brickmould profiles.
New Windows Can Be More Than a Replacement
A renovation doesn’t mean simply swapping an old window for an identical new one. It gives you the opportunity to consider what new elements you want to add to your home.
Using your renovation project as a time to reconsider your overall aesthetic, natural light, views and energy efficiency can help you create a more seamless finished product.
Depending on your project, a renovation might also be the perfect time to reconsider size, configuration, style, materials, ventilation and sightlines.
Planning for Professional Window Installation
Windows need to work with the wall construction, opening, weatherproofing and overall renovation plan, so how they’re installed is just as important as which windows you choose.
At Overhead Doors & Windows, we offer professional installation services along with different jamb depths and specialized options for different wall types, including ICF construction. No matter the complexity of your project, our team can help ensure your windows are properly installed and integrated into your renovation.
Find the Right Windows for Your Next Renovation
Including new windows in your home renovation project can be just as exciting as planning that new kitchen or choosing the perfect paint colour.
When you’re planning a renovation, every detail matters—and the right windows can change not only how your finished space looks, but how it feels and functions. If you’re ready to include new windows in your renovation project, connect with us today, and our team at Overhead Windows & Doors will be happy to help.
