Olathe, Kansas Window Replacement
Last updated on 11/15/2019
Olathe window replacement projects can make a big difference in the way that your home looks and feels. If you have grown bored with the way that the exterior of your KS home looks, then you need to consider getting some new windows that can make it look a lot better. You may think that you have to go with a new paint job to make your KS home look like new, but this is not the case at all. You can do this with a simple job of getting some great new Kansas replacement windows for your home.
When you select new Olathe window replacement products for your home, you're going to be doing more than just making it look good. In addition to this, you're going to be raising the value of your home by quite a bit. Having some brand new replacement window products will mean that your home looks great, and this is going to be really enticing to potential buyers. If selling your KS home is something that you might do in the future, then you should consider getting these Olathe products as soon as possible.
Costs of Replacement Window Products
Before selecting your Olathe window replacement products, you should take some time out to consider what the costs of these products are likely to be. You are not going to want to proceed with the project unless you have a good idea of what these Kansas products are going to cost you. In order to anticipate the costs properly, you will need to do several things first. You will need to think about what material you want to buy, how many windows you need in your Kansas home, and when you need the project done by.
Material choice is something that will have a large effect on what the costs of your Olathe window replacement project will cost. If you choose something that is elegant, like wood, for your new Olathe products, then you could end up paying quite a large amount for this. If you want to go with something a bit more reasonable, then you could choose window replacement products made from vinyl. No matter what, you need to stop and consider materials and what their costs are before you go forward with your Olathe project.
Another thing that is going to have a big impact on what you have to pay for Olathe window replacement products is how many windows in your home need to be replaced due to cold leaky drafts. You may make the assumption that all of the windows in your home need to be replaced, but this is not always the case. If you do need them all to be done, then you could end up spending quite a bit. However, you should always make it a point to inspect them first to see if you really need to spend all that much money. If you don't have to get all new ones, then don't do it.
When you need to get your project done by could also really impact the costs of your Olathe window replacement project. If you need to get things done in a hurry, then you may need to pay more to get your custom products early. In addition, you may need to pay more to get some Olathe contractors out to your home to install the products in a quick manner. If you can wait longer to get things installed, then you won't have to end up paying so much money out.
Installation Issues to Consider
Once you have chosen your Olathe window replacement products, then you will need to stop and consider what you are going to do about installation. One of the ways that you might want to save money is by choosing to install the window replacement products on your own. A lot of Olathe owners think about doing this, but it's not something that everyone should take part in. If you have never worked with replacement window products before, then you might not want to get involved in this. Not knowing what to do could pose a safety risk, and you don't want to deal with that.
You may be better off leaving the installation of your Olathe window replacement products to professionals. If you are going to do this, then you need to make sure that you select your window replacement contractors very carefully. You will want to look for some Olathe contractors who have a lot of experience, so that you can be sure that things are done right. If your Olathe window replacement products are not put on your home in the correct way, then you could end up losing money and placing your family members in danger.
Olathe, Kansas U-Factor and SHGC Ratings for Replacement Windows
When shopping for replacement windows in Olathe, Kansas - located in Johnson County - it is extremely important to purchase windows (and doors) with the correct u-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) as rated by Energy Star.
Energy Star determines the u-factor and SHGC that will give you the most energy efficienct replacement windows, skylights, and doors based on your county's climate zone.
The climate zone assigned to your county takes into account how extreme the seasons are in your area. How warm and cold it gets in Olathe determines how well your new windows will need to keep out the cold air and the hot sun.
Below, you will find a table with the climate zones and corresponding u-factor and SHGC ratings for Olathe, Kansas and Olathe's metro area counties including: Bates County MO, Caldwell County MO, Cass County MO, Clay County MO, Clinton County MO, Jackson County MO, Johnson County KS, Lafayette County MO, Leavenworth County KS, Linn County KS, Miami County KS, Platte County MO, Ray County MO, and Wyandotte County KS.
The climate zone, u-factor and SHGC listed for your county in the Olathe, KS area will help you to determine which replacement windows, skylights, and doors will maximize energy savings for your home.
To find the Energy Star recommended u-factor and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for your county in the Olathe metro area, simply do the following:
- Find your county in the left most column.
- Find your climate zone in the orange box to the right of the column with your county's name.
- Under the orange box with your climate zone, find the dark grey box with the product you are looking for - window replacements, new doors, or skylights.
- Under the product type, you will find the best u-factor and shgc as determined by Energy Star.
- When getting quotes from contractors, be sure that your window replacements, new skylights, and/or replacement doors have these ratings to maximize energy efficiency in your home.
| Counties | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bates County MO Cass County MO Clay County MO Jackson County MO Johnson County KS Lafayette County MO Leavenworth County KS Linn County KS Miami County KS Platte County MO Ray County MO Wyandotte County KS |
North-Central Climate Zone | |
| Windows | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.40 or less | |
| Skylights | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.53 or less | 0.35 or less | |
| Solid Doors (No Glass) | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.17 or less | No Rating | |
| Doors with Less than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.25 or less | 0.25 or less | |
| Doors with More than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.40 or less | |
| Counties | ||
| Caldwell County MO Clinton County MO |
Northern Climate Zone | |
| Windows | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.00 or more | |
| 0.31 | 0.35 or more | |
| 0.32 | 0.40 or more | |
| Skylights | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.50 or less | Any | |
| Solid Doors (No Glass) | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.17 or less | No Rating | |
| Doors with Less than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.25 or less | 0.25 or less | |
| Doors with More than Half Glass | ||
| U-Factor | SHGC | |
| 0.30 or less | 0.40 or less | |
If you don't see your home's county above, use the u-factor and solar heat gain co-efficient (SHGC) search tool below to search for your Olathe, KS area county's recommended window efficiency ratings.
Use the table above or the tool below to search for the specific u-factor and SHGC for your county so that you are educated and have this information on hand in order to maximize the financial return on your investment in new windows, new skylights and/or new doors in the Olathe, Kansas area.
Remember to research thoroughly prior to making a window replacement or replacement door purchase, regardless of whether you are installing the windows and doors yourself or having them installed by a licensed professional contractor.
Olathe Window Suppliers
Below you will find a list of local window retailers, contractors, installers, and manufacturers in the Olathe area.
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