WindowWorks Blog

When considering a new window installation in Chicagoland, it's important to research the best window brands. Consider what your needs are and what is required to keep your home efficient through the seasons. The difference between high-quality and low-quality windows can be substantial.

Replacing all your windows at once may seem like a daunting task, but it comes with numerous benefits that make it a worthwhile investment. Replacing your windows one at a time may seem like an appealing idea, but that isn’t really the case.

When you’re shopping for new windows and doing pre-purchase research, you’ll likely come across terms and organizations you haven’t heard of before and wonder how they should fit into your decisions about which replacement windows are right for your home. One example is the NFRC. What is the NFRC?

New efficiency tax credits took effect on Jan. 1, 2023, that will not expire until Dec. 31, 2032. The tax credit amount is mostly limited to 30% of the project cost (the previous lifetime cap of $500 was changed to an annual cap of either $1,200 to $2,000, depending on the efficiency improvements).

The greater Midwest climate is ever-changing. From frigidly cold winters and ice storms to hot and muggy summers, homeowners always have their work cut out for them. To protect the comfort of your family, and protect your budget, it's important that you keep your home energy efficient.

When your windows need to be replaced, it shouldn’t matter what time of year it is. However, many homeowners have to wait until summer to get their windows replaced. The professionals at Window Works are here to tell you there are a variety of benefits to replacing your windows in the winter.

When you're ready to replace your windows, it's often tempting to wait until spring or summer to have them installed. After all, it's cold out there!  While winter isn't the ideal season for replacing windows, it's certainly not impossible.

With the rising costs of energy around the country, homeowners everywhere are searching for ways they can make their homes more efficient. Sure, roof replacement, attic insulation, or even siding replacement are great ways to do this, but isn't there a better way? Yes, there is—window replacement.

You've probably lost sleep from wondering why your home's energy costs have risen while the actual price of your energy hasn't changed. Your real cost per unit of energy may have decreased over time depending on your energy source.

Are you living with leaky windows in the Greater Chicago area? Rather than putting up with the damp and drafts, replace your windows using leak-proof installation methods.