Your house is trying to tell you something
When it comes to windows, siding, doors and gutters, your house knows what it needs. Here’s how to listen.
Knowing what you need to do to properly maintain your home and prepare it for winter may seem complicated, but sometimes all you need to do is listen. Your home may already be telling you.
That draft you feel near the couch.
The window that won’t stay open.
The one that won’t open.
The front door you can see daylight around.
The gutters overflowing every time it rains.
“When our house is trying to tell us something, it’s wise to listen,” says Empire Window Company owner Bill Gartner, whose company has handled thousands of exterior home improvement projects since its founding more than 60 years ago. “It’s when we don’t listen—when we wait too long to act—that simple fixes become more problematic and expensive.”
Replacement Windows
“There are many ways your house tells you when it’s time for new windows,” Bill says. “You may feel drafts or see condensation between the panes. Your windows may be hard to operate or even be painted shut. You may hear excessive outside noise or see faded furnishings. Some rooms may be uncomfortable, or you may need to supplement your HVAC system with a space heater.”
New windows from Empire can help with solving these problems. The state-of-the-art Super Spacer glass pack delivers significantly greater energy efficiency, helps reduces outside noise while the UV coating protects your home furnishings from ultraviolet radiation that causes fabrics and draperies to fade.
Exterior Siding
Your house also signals when it’s time for new siding. “It’s telling you every day,” Bill explains. “The siding is faded or cracking, or there are loose panels. Or maybe it requires constant painting and maintenance. Sometimes it’s just an outdated appearance. Every house wants to be on trend with how it looks. Otherwise, the homeowner can reach the point where they hate pulling into the driveway and looking at it.”
Empire offers insulated backing to improve energy efficiency and is available in a wide selection of styles and colors, including today’s hottest trends.
Entry and Patio Doors
Perhaps the loudest voice your home uses to talk to you is through the patio and entry doors. “Your front door is the first thing people see, and it should reflect an entryway that matches the rest of your home,” Bill says. “But it’s not just about aesthetics. Functionality is important, too—drafts around the edges, difficulty opening, closing, or locking it because it sticks. And if it takes two hands or a shoulder to close and lock your door, it’s really time for a new one. All this is also true for your patio doors.”
Why Empire
Choosing windows, siding, doors, or gutters is only part of the decision. Choosing who you trust to install them may be even more important. Because of its professionalism, some people assume Empire Window Company is a franchise, but it’s not. It’s a local, family-owned business serving Northeast Ohio since 1960.
Plus, the highly-rated company’s many years in business—combined with its purchasing volume and buying power—allow Empire to offer quality products at some of the most competitive prices around.
“Longevity is important,” Bill concludes. “Ask a friend or family member. Chances are, we’ve installed windows or siding for someone you know. We’ve been here, and we’ll be here.”
Empire serves all of Northeast Ohio from its headquarters in Solon. Call or visit the website to schedule a free in-home estimate.
Empire Window Company
Serving Northeast Ohio from its headquarters in Solon
Five-Minute Fall Home Checklist
Walk around your home and ask yourself:
• Do all my windows open, close and lock properly?
• Can I feel drafts around my windows or doors?
• Is my siding faded, damaged or requiring maintenance?
• Are my gutters overflowing or filling with leaves?
• Does my front door make the first impression I want my home to make?
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