Getting Ready for Winter!

[Don Ed]

Hello Everyone,

My wife and I just contracted to have new windows in our upstairs plus new garage doors and a downstairs entry door installed in the next 5 weeks. It all qualified for the $1500 tax credit and so we'll be getting a nice chunck of change back at tax time. We are replacing the original 1970's metal framed single pane windows and leaky doors (garage and entry). This is our first full winter heating as much as we can with wood and I'm sure this will help a great deal in keeping that good wood heat in the house and the cold out.

Come on winter, I hope your a good one this year!

Don Ed
Independence, MO

 

[kgrigio]

That sound exactly like what we are doing, minus the garage doors. We did replace a sliding glass door that leaked like a sieve though. We are opting to doing all the window and door replacements ourselves to save money. So far we have replaced the sliding glass door and the front entry door and we are waiting for the windows. I can't wait to see how our wood burning stove keeps up this winter with all these fixes. I hope the furnace doesn't come on at all.

 

[North of 60]

Any way of stopping the cold from entering/heat losses will be BTUs gained that will not be required which will = a warmer home and less wood consumption. It a all makes a difference especially in the depths of winter. You guys started with a good plan. :coolsmile:

 

[Dix]

Hi Don !!

I started a window project last year, and 4 more to go. Replaced the front door, as well.

What a differance even when I wasn't burining the insert.

You are going to be right pleased with your self this coming winter !

 

[webby3650]

I don't worry with heat loss as much as I do with cool air loss. We usually have a window open in the winter anyway! :coolsmile:. Upgrades are always good, it is a good time to do it.

 

[madrone]

Same here. Replacing 100 year old rotten wood casements and 40 year old aluminum storm windows with vinyl. I look forward to being able to open my windows when I need fresh air in summer, and not having fresh air blasting in during winter. With a rebate, the credit, and installing myself I'll be getting $6000 worth of windows for $2500.