One of the most significant reasons to buy new doors and windows this year has to do with the recent stimulus bill that passed through Congress only months ago. According to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, those who purchase new windows and doors or replace their old ones with energy-efficient ones can qualify for a tax credit of 30% (up to $1,500) of the product cost. This means that in order to qualify for the full $1,500 dollars in tax credit, you would spend $5,000 on the cost of your windows and doors. If you only spend $4,000, the tax credit would be $1,200 (30% of $4,000). Bear in mind that this does not include the labor costs you may or may not incur in order to have the new doors and windows installed. This tax credit will only cover the cost of the products themselves.

Another way in which you’ll save money by purchasing new doors and windows is in the increased energy-efficiency of your home. Much of the energy you utilize during the cold winters and hot summers can be attributed to the outside elements wreaking havoc on your home. Keep those elements and the varying temperatures outside where they belong by installing new, energy-efficient doors and windows. Many different types of weather-resistant materials are used in the production of doors and windows as well, for those who are concerned with how energy-efficient products will affect their home’s appearance.

There is no doubt that the look of your home can be dramatically altered by installing new doors and windows. If your home appears to be much older than it really is, it could be largely attributed to the doors and windows you currently have. New doors and windows have the potential to make your old house look like a new home right out of a real estate magazine.

In addition, old doors tend to be much more lightweight and much less durable than new doors on the market today. As a matter of safety, old doors are usually much more easily broken down by burglars and other unwanted home intruders as well. Thin, aged windows also have the potential to let in an excess of moisture in a rainy or wet climate, making it easy for bacteria to grow along window sills and panes. New vinyl windows, along with other materials, can greatly decrease the moisture that comes into your home, virtually eliminating the growth of mold and mildew.