Frequently Asked Questions
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Q 1: Isn't it less costly to repaint my house?
Q 2: How does vinyl siding add resale value?
Q 3: How do I maintain my vinyl siding?
Q 4: Am I really losing money keeping my old windows?
Q 5: Do Vinyl Replacement Windows add resale value?
Q 6: Are Replacement Windows a good investment?
Q 7: What about strength, protection and noise reduction?
Q 8: Is Kitchen Cabinet Refacing a good value?
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Q 1: Isn't it less costly to repaint my house?
- If you plan on staying in your home 3 years or longer, the calculations favor vinyl siding.
- According to Remodeling's Cost vs Value (November 2001), investing in new vinyl siding can prove to be an excellent choice in terms of payback. In the East, an average homeowner can recoup 82% of the cost in terms of resale value added to the home. In Garden City, NY, it's 131% and in Boston, MA it's 136%. So, not only can it pay for itself, you may make a profit.
- When you compare the cost of repainting every 3 to 5 years to the one-time investment in new vinyl siding - siding is the obvious choice for long-time value.
Q 2: How does vinyl siding add resale value?
- Remodeling magazine said in its annual survey "the highest payback comes from projects that give an older home the same features that have become standard in new homes."
- A real estate agent interviewed added, "Things like new siding and new windows . . . will cause the house to sell quicker for more money."
Q 3: How do I maintain my vinyl siding?
- Simple. There's really no maintenance. Usually an ordinary rain does any cleaning for you. For those areas that are not directly exposed to rain, just an occasional cleaning with your garden hose does the job.
Q 4: Am I really losing money keeping my old windows?
- Yes. The U.S. Department of Energy has stated up to 40% of your energy bills may be attributed to poorly insulated windows and doors. In fact, a 1/16" gap in a standard window will allow as much air to enter your home as a missing brick. 9 Windows = 9 Bricks missing in your home to allow heated or cooled air to escape thus driving up your energy bills.
Q 5: Do Vinyl Replacement Windows add resale value?
- The Eastern average of recoup is 73%, while Garden City, NY is 149%, New Haven, CT it's 111% while Boston, MA is 89%.
Q 6: Are Replacement Windows a good investment?
- Yes. First of all you may save money in your monthly heating and cooling bills. Additionally, because they are vinyl framed, you eliminate any repainting costs. Lastly, the warranty is transferable which will help in the resale value if you ever decide to sell your home.
Q 7: What about strength, protection and noise reduction?
- Our computer controlled process provides superior strength in both the main-frame as well as a perfectly square window sash.
- The full interlock at the meeting rail provides energy efficiency helping to protect your home from the elements or unwanted intrusions. The insulating glass traps dry air, creating an exceptional comfort barrier.
- Additional sound and intrusion barriers are created at the point where the upper and lower sashes meet with our full interlock system.
Q 8: Is Kitchen Cabinet Refacing a good value?
- Refacing enjoys a 91% investment recoup in the East. In Garden City, NY it is 141%, in New Haven, CT it's 101%, Providence, RI is 107%, Westchester county, NY is 121% while in Boston, MA it's 110%.
- In Remodeling's Cost vs Value, real estate agent Steve Walker says, "It raises the value dramatically." One panel of real estate agents rate the kitchen facelift as the one project more likely than any other to add value to the house and improve saleability.
