Maryland Window Replacement

Maryland Window Replacement

With home prices in Baltimore, Maryland averaging around $240,000 through the first few weeks of 2010, it's a good time to consider window replacement as a way to boost the aesthetic appeal and resale value of your home. Window replacement can enhance the style and curb appeal of your home, as well as lead to substantial savings in monthly utility bills.

Maryland Windows: Replacement Equals Savings

Replacement windows for Maryland homes can net a savings of more than $580 per year, Energy Star reports. Removing single-pane windows for Energy Star-rated windows can lead to savings of nearly $6,000 over 10 years. Window replacement costs in the Baltimore area average from $9,700 for standard vinyl windows to about $10,000 for standard wood windows. Upscale window packages (10 3-foot by 5-foot units) average between $12,500 for high-grade vinyl to $16,400 for upscale wooden models. If you plan on living in the house for 10 or more years, opt for the higher-grade replacement windows--you'll spend more upfront but recoup more in monthly savings.

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The amount of money Maryland homeowners can save on monthly utility bills depends on the quality of replacement window. Gas-filled models are costlier than standard double-pane models, but the gas acts as an added insulator and shields the home from summer and winter temperatures. And the comfort value added by eliminating drafts near the windows of your home is hard to measure in payback costs.

Popular Frame Choices for Maryland Replacement Windows

Wood and vinyl replacement windows for Maryland homes are the most popular choices. When choosing vinyl windows, avoid frames tacked together at seams with screws, as these can weaken over time. Look instead for vinyl replacement windows with welded seams. Wood frames offer greater aesthetic appeal, but they aren't as maintenance free as vinyl window frames.