The Great Window Debate: Should You Replace or Restore?

Windows, like other components of your home, age through time. These sustain damage due to exposure to elements, overuse, and other factors. When windows get to this stage, the top debate involves whether to replace or restore them.

People choose to restore replacement windows in Harrisburg, PA, in historic homes because it preserves architectural style. Some windows, however, do not even contribute much to a historic home’s aesthetic appeal. These include windows that are 30 years or younger. Replacing these with modern options will not affect your home’s style too much.

Old windows are also more prone to damage. They can sustain broken panes, rotted frames, and discoloration, which can negatively affect the aesthetic appeal of historic homes. There are also windows that cannot open and close properly. Replacement is your only option for too old and badly damaged windows.

If you choose to replace your old windows with modern options, you can add a hint of contemporary to your home. Newer windows also require less maintenance compared with old traditional ones. Windows from Renewal by Andersen® of Central PA come with durable Fibrex® frames that never need painting or scraping. This framing material also resists warping, decay, and mold.

To preserve the look of your home, we can mimic the original shapes and lines of your current window using Fibrex. We can also create narrower sashes and frames, leading to a larger glass viewing area.

Another way we preserve historic beauty is through our customization options. We offer 32 standard color finishes so you can find the right shade that will match your home’s current theme. We also have various grille patterns:

● Colonial – You can choose the number of squares you want per sash for double hung windows in Harrisburg, PA.
● Prairie – This has two vertical and two horizontal bars per sash, forming 4-inch corner squares.
● Modified Prairie – This pattern has two vertical bars and one horizontal bar per sash.
● Farmhouse – This classic style comes with two vertical bars stopping at a horizontal bar at the center of the window.

You can add a touch of class to your windows with our Estate™ hardware collection, which comes in different colors that will match your windows.

If you want to replace your windows without compromising your home’s historic look, call us today at (717) 591-4900 for a free consultation. We will walk you through our design options.