Curb Appeal Matters
A home’s curb appeal or general feeling of comfort is found in the subtle details. It’s the pictures on the walls, the decorative details in the kitchen and bathroom, and, one that is not often considered, the windows and doors of the home. We all consider things like paint and flooring to make a home, but have you ever considered what a new set of patio doors would do for a room? Or new efficient windows with beautiful trim work? It’s true, a home can benefit greatly from new windows and doors. Here are a few options available today from Lynnirch Siding.
Patio doors can change the feel of a room. Patio doors from Marvin are created with a superb attention to detail at the finest quality. The doors are as beautiful as they are long-lasting. A new patio door should be safe, efficient, and easy to clean. The doors from Marvin are low maintenance and they can lock at different points—no more broomstick in the door when you leave, these doors are reliable. The types of patio doors include a sliding French door, and even sliding French doors with the decorative detail of prairie grids—the prairie grids are a decorative detail trim in the panes of glass. Also a three panel sliding French door. The doors are also available as simpler-styled patio doors. The doors can be purchased in numerous finishes. Also, the options for hardware for the door are numerous and include simple elegant white as well as classy brass.
Marvin is also responsible for making quality replacement windows. These windows are also available in numerous finishes and styles to suit any homeowners needs. And, the windows are built strong, rated to temperatures up to three hundred and fifty degrees. All Marvin windows are made to be energy efficient and they all have a limited lifetime warranty.
Windows and doors stand out, and can make a big impact for the feel of your home. Consider replacing old windows with the energy efficient products from Marvin, and see what differences it will make.
If you are looking for windows and doors replacement in the Billings area, please contact Lynnrich today!
Window Replacement Billings MT
Montana’s climate is unpredictable, with the possibility of temperatures varying between ninety degrees one day to just above freezing the next. And, while the nuances in the weather are one reason that many Montana residents love their home state, knowing that the weather is entirely unpredictable is a concern for the homeowner who is in the process of building a brand new home.
The windows throughout the home, for instance, are responsible for protecting and insulating the homeowner from the elements, and the homeowner involved in a new build has the opportunity to choose the windows that will work best for their lifestyle and the overall efficiency of the home.
While the look of the windows will represent the style of the homeowner and the volume of the windows throughout the home will contribute to the amount of light being allowed in the home, understanding the windows insulating capabilities is also a very important aspect when deciding which windows are appropriate for the Montana climate.
Window Replacement Billings MT
Windows are rated for their insulation capabilities by a value called the U-Factor. The U-factor is a number that represents the combined insulating factor of the window frame, the glaze on the glass panes, and the spacer that separates the glass panes. The lower the number of the U-Factor, the more efficient the windows.
For climates like Montana, windows should have a U-Factor of .30 and below, and many of today’s highly efficient double pane windows will perform to these standards. Some triple paned windows have a U-Factor of .15 and below, and are some of the most efficient windows ever built.
Also, widows have a number that determines the amount of solar heat gain, and this number is defined by the abbreviation SHGC. And, while the efficiency of the windows in the Montana climate should be at or below .30, the SHGC should be greater than 0.6 to maximize the possible solar heat gain on the colder wintry days. Also, it is important to consider where the windows are placed because the efficiency needs for the home are different in accordance with the daily angle of the sun.
Contact Lynnrich today for all of your window replacement needs!
Infinity Windows Are An Investment
New windows are an investment, an investment both for the long-term beauty of your home and also for the energy efficiency of your home. Thankfully, Infinity windows do both. Infinity windows have the traditional beauty of wood windows with modern features.
Quality windows work as great insulators of your home. One way that quality windows, like the Infinity windows, accomplish this is by allowing less heat to escape through the glass. Another way to think about the qualities of well-insulated windows is to consider the draft you feel when you’re standing next to a poorly efficient window. The draft you feel isn’t a draft of air at all, but the cold from the outside pulling your body heat through the window.
Obviously to replace inefficient windows throughout your home would be very beneficial. The trouble areas, however, are where there is warm, humid air (think rooms near or inside bathrooms), or kitchen areas, or areas where there is a woodstove or a fireplace constantly at work. The warm, wet air will come into contact with the colder surface of inefficient windows and cause condensation problems. Condensation can freeze windows shut, or drip down into window trim and soak in, grow mold, etc. Oftentimes today’s modern construction is built with a bathroom included within the master suite, and, oftentimes in these master suites, there isn’t enough ventilation in the bathroom to adequately clear the humid air from the shower. Oftentimes a high efficiency window will help to control the amount of condensation on the window pane, because the inside of the window pane will in fact be warmer than a lower efficiency window.
A higher efficiency window can have as much as a ten-degree greater temperature on the inside of the glass panel than a lower efficiency window. Conversely, in the summer time, this translates to less transferred in through the window, and therefore cooler temperatures.
Infinity Windows at Lynnrich can be purchased in most any size and shape, with numerous trim packages and colors, hardware packages ranging from quiet and sophisticated to antiqued brass.
Energy Efficient Windows Billings MT
Energy Efficiency is becoming a popular topic. Energy efficiency within the home is delegated throughout the appliances, the siding, the roof, the insulation, etc. While everyone considers most of these areas of the home, many people forget how much energy is lost through a window. Most homes, even remodeled homes, have never had the windows replaced. Windows are often looked at like the studs in the walls, it’s always in place doing its job. But, it’s definitely an area within the home that can be improved upon. Lynnrich is a dealer for Infinity Windows, which will not only look beautiful as a replacement window, but will also be very energy efficient. Here’s a few ways in which a replacement window by Infinity Windows, might be the best option for you.
When your considering a remodel of an older home, your probably considering what details will enhance your homes beauty. Infinity Energy Efficient Windows come in all types of styles and sizes, even finishes, that will enhance the beauty of the home. These styles range from the simple single-paned awning window, to a large, bowed-front bay window.
Because you have to replace the windows in your old home—it’s expensive to have to worry about ever having to replace windows—Infinity windows are incredibly tough and dependable. These windows are rated for extreme temps both low and high, and they have a limited lifetime warranty—what’s not to like about that!
Also, the windows are very energy efficient, which not only means a substantial savings on your energy bills over older, more non-efficient windows.
Consider this: your windows are drafty and old, but the character of the casing and the frame evoke a certain charm, making it incredibly difficult to be rid of the beautiful windows, regardless of inherent problems. But, there’s a window out there, that can be trimmed out in a similar way to those beautiful windows, mimicking the same qualities that you’ve loved, but these new windows are more efficient and more dependable. If you think that you can part with those old windows, give the replacement windows from Infinity Windows a shot.
For all of your energy efficient windows needs, please contact Lynnrich Windows and Siding today!
Selling Your Home? Remember To Update The Curb Appeal
You’re not going to be in the market for a new home, often. In fact, many people find that if they’ve built that perfect custom home, they want to live in it for years, maybe forever— good construction will withstand time. But, what many people don’t consider, when they’re purchasing a new home, is the land around the home—the lot. While landscape is much more easily changed then, say, the amount of square footage in the home, it’s still something that should be given consideration.
Selling Your Home? Remember To Update The Curb Appeal
Consider the curb-appeal of your home. Will a concrete driveway, leading up to a garage, suffice as the home’s only initial walkup, or would a path made of stone, or pavers, or stamped concrete that leads from the street to the front door compliment your personality and style? Is the front yard all grass, or are there decorative islands of stone and shrubbery?
Consider the backyard of the home. Many people today are building enormous food gardens, or kid-play-areas. If you’re an in-and-outdoors type of person, you’ll want your style and the area around the home to reflect your style.
Decks and porches are great places to spend time outside on your own property, enjoying the outdoors. Consider how the home will be built. If it’s just one level, maybe even a stamped concrete patio would suite your needs, although multi-levelled homes might be well-equipped with a multi-level deck. Three tiers of space on a deck leaves plenty of room for entertaining guests. A front porch, or a sun porch—places for reading, and enjoying your morning coffee while the warm rays of the sun creep up the walls. Front porches are great ways to enjoy a summer evening, enjoying someone’s company, or enjoying the serene quiet of your neighborhood.
Regardless what type of person you are, the outside of your home will play a part in your overall, customized home design. That’s why you buy a fully custom-built home from a reputable contractor, because your getting the entire package—everything you want—in one place.
If you are looking for roofing, siding, windows or doors to add to your home for curb appeal, please contact Lynnrich today!
5 Ways Your Windows Are Begging You To Replace Them
Your windows may not have smart-technology, but they do talk to you and tell you when they are getting old. Well-maintained windows last about 20 years or more, depending on different factors. If you live off the coast, your windows might age quicker than they would if you were inland. Here are five signs you can look for to know if your windows might need replacing.
- You think you are losing money because of drafty windows.
Your utility bills can be 10 to 25 percent higher than they should be when you have drafty windows.
- Your windows are broken or damaged.
Windows need to have new weatherstripping or hardware repairs over time, but when you can’t open the windows, or they fog up, you may need to replace them.
- You see condensation on the windows.
When condensation appears between the two panes of your windows, it’s a sure sign that the window’s seals have failed and need to be replaced. Not all condensation is a sign of failing windows, though. You may want to talk to your builder to address the problem.
- You hear a lot of outside noise.
Efficient windows cancel out a lot of noise that occurs outside your home. If you stand by a window and hear cars driving by, your windows may not be as efficient as they once were.
- You see wood decaying around the windows.
When the window frames begin to rot or decay, it’s a good sign you need an upgrade. The moisture that the wood frames are exposed to causes the frame to warp. This makes it difficult to open and close the windows.
Repairing old windows can solve a problem, but it may not fix THE PROBLEM. Sometimes, small things are simply symptoms of a bigger issue. Replacing your windows offers savings on utility bills, protecting the value of your home and improving its looks.
Contact us today for all of your window replacement needs!
Summer Storms and Roof Damage
Summer will be here in Billings before you know it, and while the warmer days and longer night make such an appealing daydream, it also means that dramatic hail storms, violent lightning storms, and even possible tornadoes are upon us. It may not be all that bad, unless you are someone who has had to struggle with an insurance company to cover your end of a replacement roof.
If you are concerned about damage to your roof from a storm, give Lynnrich a call to evaluate your roof for you, and Lynnrich can even help you to take the next steps with your insurance company to ensure that your home stays protected from the elements with a functional roof. Document, document, document… Document the damages to your roof , so that your insurance company can’t question the how or when damage happened.
Determine if your roof has been damaged
You should be able to check the majority of damage from the street or yard of your home. Obviously the best thing would be to walk the roof and check for damage up close. But the roof can be a dangerous place, and you may just want to call Lynnrich for an up close inspection. But, if you want to do the preliminary check on your own, head out to the street or backyard—if you’re in the street please be sure to check for cars—and inspect the roof.
With all of the hailstorms that we’ve encountered in the past few years, check to if the hail has taken out entire sections of asphalt shingles. Also, shingles will bruise or dent from hail, although these dents or bruises are not always visible. A set of binoculars to check the roof can be beneficial. Don’t forget to check the downspouts of gutter for grit that has been pelted from the shingles during the storm.
Even if you cannot see damage from the street, in the event that there is grit from the shingles either in the downspouts, on the ground at the base of downspouts, or in the gutters, it may be time to call a professional to check your roof. If you have spotted damage to your roof post-storm, make sure to document the damage, if possible, with photographs.
If your home or business suffered damage in any hail storm, please contact Lynnrich today!
Infinity Windows Are An Investment
New windows are an investment, an investment both for the long-term beauty of your home and also for the energy efficiency of your home. Thankfully, Infinity windows do both. Infinity windows have the traditional beauty of wood windows with modern features.
Quality windows work as great insulators of your home. One way that quality windows, like the Infinity windows, accomplish this is by allowing less heat to escape through the glass. Another way to think about the qualities of well-insulated windows is to consider the draft you feel when you’re standing next to a poorly efficient window. The draft you feel isn’t a draft of air at all, but the cold from the outside pulling your body heat through the window.
Obviously to replace inefficient windows throughout your home would be very beneficial. The trouble areas, however, are where there is warm, humid air (think rooms near or inside bathrooms), or kitchen areas, or areas where there is a woodstove or a fireplace constantly at work. The warm, wet air will come into contact with the colder surface of inefficient windows and cause condensation problems. Condensation can freeze windows shut, or drip down into window trim and soak in, grow mold, etc. Oftentimes today’s modern construction is built with a bathroom included within the master suite, and, oftentimes in these master suites, there isn’t enough ventilation in the bathroom to adequately clear the humid air from the shower. Oftentimes a high efficiency window will help to control the amount of condensation on the window pane, because the inside of the window pane will in fact be warmer than a lower efficiency window.
A higher efficiency window can have as much as a ten-degree greater temperature on the inside of the glass panel than a lower efficiency window. Conversely, in the summer time, this translates to less transferred in through the window, and therefore cooler temperatures.
Infinity Windows at Lynnrich can be purchased in most any size and shape, with numerous trim packages and colors, hardware packages ranging from quiet and sophisticated to antiqued brass.
