New Glass vs. Total Window Replacement in Santa Fe, NM: Which Makes the Most Sense for Me?

All windows experience some normal wear and tear as they get used over the course of years and decades. But eventually, you might come to a point where breakage in some of the windows or a foggy appearance in the glass forces you to ask this question: should I replace the glass in my current windows, or seek total window replacement in Santa Fe, NM?

The answer to this question will dictate how much money you’ll be spending on the project, so it’s important to know if replacing the whole window is absolutely necessary or wise in the situation you’re dealing with. Usually, the choice comes down to whether you’re in need of a short-term or long-term solution for your windows.

Here are some things to consider.

Replacing the glass

Replacing the glass only is obviously going to be a much simpler, less invasive fix. The advantages are generally a lower cost, an ability to keep the window in question the same as all the others in your home and a relatively quick job.

If you have windows that are still generally in good condition and the breakage was only caused by a ball, rock or hail damage, glass-only replacement makes much more sense than a full window replacement, because the structure of the window itself is just fine—it’s just a one-time accident that resulted in the glass getting broken. There’s no need to spend a ton of money to resolve what should be a relatively simple issue.

Full window replacement

If you’re looking more at a long-term solution, full window replacement in Santa Fe, NM might be the best way to go. It might be that a break in the window or foggy window panes could just be the tipping point in your decision to replace the windows in your home, in which case there are additional factors you’re going to want to consider.

Energy efficiency, for example, is a big consideration to keep in mind when looking at new windows. The energy efficiency is affected not just by the frame of the window, but also the glass. Poor frame material is one of the main reasons why windows have excessive heat or cold transfers and why the windows themselves can expand or contract with the seasons. This leads to leakage inside the windows that can cause them to get foggy.

When it comes to the glass, replacing only the glass might not fix the problem that’s resulting in foggy windows, because of the issues with the poor frame material. Plus, with new windows, the glass is much more likely to be designed to be as energy efficient as possible, usually containing a special coating that offers extra resistance to ultraviolet light.

Looking for more advice about whether you should just replace the glass in a window or opt for a full window replacement? We encourage you to contact our team at Santa Fe Glass & Mirror today with any questions about window replacement in Santa Fe, NM.

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