2000 Windows can offer so much more than natural light Many homebuyers today want living spaces that are flooded with natural light. For that reason, windows are an important feature when selling a home.
Good windows do so much more than provide natural light.
They contribute to the home s energy efficiency by keeping it warm in the winter months and cool throughout the summer. Windows are rated based on their ability to capture the sun s heat, to insulate and to resist air leakage. Windows that receive the highest energy rating are typically the most expensive. But homeowners can improve the efficiency of older windows by making repairs such as caulking, adding storm windows or installing acrylic sheets to the interior window frame. These measures may not be as effective as installing a new window, but when done properly they can make significant improvements at relatively little cost.