Most homeowners consider replacing their windows to repair damage from a fallen tree or a stray baseball. But new glass could reduce energy consumption and enhance the beauty of your home. We’ve outlined four reasons why you should look into purchasing new windows and who you should trust to install them.

Money

Windows let in sunlight and can be a source of heat, but drafts will cause your heating system or air conditioning to work harder and your energy bills to spike. Many older homes were built with single-paned windows. Today’s standard windows are made of double- or even triple-paned glass, which will insulate your home.

According to the US Department of Energy, windows are responsible for 20 to 30 percent of lost heating and cooling energy. You could save money with energy-efficient windows installed with airtight quality.

Beauty

Windows are a focal point; if they are deteriorating, your house will look worn, too. Curb appeal sells houses. If you plan to put your home on the market, new windows may raise the resale value. If nothing else, it’ll be an attractive upgrade you can enjoy inside and out.

Design is a driving factor when choosing new windows. There are many styles to consider, such as bay and bow, double-hung, sliding, garden, awning, and casement windows. Each offer their own unique look that will pair with your home’s personality.

Well-Being

The right amount of quality windows can brighten up a space and improve your moods, productivity, and overall wellness. Windows are an important element of home security. Energy-efficient windows can reduce ambient noise if you live on a busy street, making it easier to focus and enjoy peace and quiet.

According to an article by Healthline, natural light boosts vitamin D, improves sleep, and helps with seasonal depression, a real struggle in Minnesota. So how do you increase the natural light in your home? Upgrade your windows or add more. With energy-efficient, attractive windows, you’ll be less tempted to draw the curtains to cover deteriorating frames, retain heat in the winter, or block out the sun in the summer.

Functionality

Leaking or inefficient windows are a detriment to your home and your health. Are your windows damaged? If you notice any of these signs in, on, or around the windows, it may be an indication you need to replace them:

• Warped frames
• Fogging glass
• Condensation build-up
• Rotting wood
• Water stains
• Sticking sashes

You could try applying weatherstripping or storm windows for moisture control, but those are temporary solutions that won’t fix the root of the issue. If your windows don’t work properly, a replacement could improve ventilation and make your life easier.

Options

So what’s the solution? Your Twin Cities window contractor Spotless & Seamless Exteriors (SSE) offers top-quality products like Ply Gem Windows. These maintenance-free vinyl windows offer improved beauty, function, security, weather resistance, and noise control and are backed by a limited lifetime transferable warranty.

Who Should You Hire?

You’ll want to make sure to hire an established contractor with good rapport with other industry professionals and their customers. You can always check their Better Business Bureau or Angie’s List ratings to see what others have to say about their services.

At Spotless & Seamless Exteriors, we are committed to our trade, offering quality products, free estimates, and efficient installation. The SSE installation team has worked on countless existing and new construction homes. As a Maple Grove siding contractor, we are able to handle all of your exterior renovations. Whether you’re looking for a complete makeover or a simple door replacement, we’ve got you—and your home—covered.

Contact us for more information.

With winter over, it’s time to talk about spring weather preparedness. Storms bring high winds, heavy rains, hail, and other hazardous conditions that could damage your property. We’ve put together a rundown on how to prevent, detect, and repair storm damage to your home.

How protected is your home?

Before the storms roll in, it’s important to assess how protected your home is from the elements. A worn or damaged roof, poor siding, or improperly installed rain carrying system could cause leaks, flooding, mold growth, and structural damage even in mild weather. Severe winds, rain, and hail will put more stress on your home’s exterior.  

How do you detect storm damage?

Some of the most obvious signs of storm damage are fallen trees, sagging gutters, broken windows, shingle debris, and flooded basements. But there are many other subtle signs you should look out for when surveying your basement, ceilings, walls, windows, doors, roof, and siding after a storm:

• Expanding wood, dripping water, or discoloration on the ceiling and walls.
• A musty odor throughout your home.
• Cracked, dented, or missing shingles, vents, or flashing on the roof.
• Dark spots from where roofing granules have been knocked away from asphalt shingles.
• Roofing granules collecting in gutters or discharged from downspouts.
• Dented, cracked, missing, or discolored siding.
• Cracked wood finishes or stripped paint.
• Broken window or door frames, holes and tears in screens, or dents on windowsills and windowpanes.

Following a storm, safety is top priority. Avoid climbing on your roof and be careful around broken windows. If your home has been flooded, contact a water removal company immediately. A professional can examine the extent of damage to your property so you know how much repairs will cost and if you should file an insurance claim.

Who should I contact for storm damage repair?

When a large storm strikes your area, you may have contractors coming to your door offering repair or replacement services. Always check that they are reputable. Ask for their license, proof of insurance, certifications, business address, and Better Business Bureau listing or Angie’s list ratings. Let Spotless & Seamless be your first call for storm damage repair.

Spotless & Seamless Exteriors provides asphalt and metal roofing installation and repair to homeowners throughout Minnesota. As your local steel siding contractor, we also offer United States Seamless® installation. Seamless steel siding is custom-fit to your home on-site, ensuring a flawless, seamless finish. One of the most durable and energy efficient siding materials in the industry, seamless steel will protect your home from the harshest elements.

SSE offers clog-free gutters that keep leaves and twigs out of your rain carrying system so your home can withstand torrential downpours. Rely on our revolutionary Superspout™ to carry rainwater away from your home and protect your foundation from flooding. As a Minneapolis/St. Paul window replacement contractor, we provide a variety of quality windows and doors for homeowners throughout the Twin Cities who have sustained storm damage or are just looking to upgrade.

We’ll take care of the mess and make sure your home is properly repaired with quality materials. Contact Spotless & Seamless Exteriors to learn more and request an estimate.

Homeowners decide to replace windows for a variety of reasons, including increased home security, weather resistance, energy efficiency, and style. We’ve outlined the five common types of replacement windows you should consider.
Three main factors that distinguish window styles are

1. the window sash, or the frame that holds the glass panes,
2. how the window opens and closes, and
3. how the window projects from or is set into the wall.

Read on to discover the unique benefits each style offers your home.

Double-hung windows

Double-hung windows feature two panels of glass, each encased in a square or rectangular sash. Both sashes slide vertically to open and close and can be tilted inward or outward so you can easily wash the inside and outside of the window. Designed with Ply Gem Low-E glass, our double-hung windows are durable, versatile, and energy efficient.

Bay and bow windows

Available in double-hung or casement styles, bay and bow windows project outside the wall or corner of your home, adding a unique architectural element. A bay window is a deep shell of three glass panes, with one large center unit and two flanking it at a 35- to 45-degree outward angle from the wall. A bow window usually has four or five windows with less framing, creating a shallower, expansive shell that allows more natural light and adds elegance to any room. Bay and bow windows open up space for a cozy, cushioned window seat or a focal, sunlit shelf.

Sliding windows

Sliding windows feature two glass panels with one fixed and one gliding sash resting on an aluminum frame. The gliding sash opens sideways to overlap with the other along a track. Customizable and available in almost any size, sliding windows offer an unobstructed view of the outdoors and feature simple locks for a tight seal and increased home security.

Garden windows

Common over sinks or in kitchen areas, garden windows are constructed of glass panels that project from the exterior wall in a box-like shape, offering you a peripheral view of the outdoors. The side windows can be opened and closed easily to ventilate. The top window allows natural light to stream into your home, creating a natural mini greenhouse for plants or an eye-catching display case. Constructed of vinyl sashes, our garden windows require minimal maintenance and feature a weather-tight seal.

Casement and awning windows

Casement and awning windows are glass panels permanently set in the window frame that can be cranked open for adjustable ventilation. Casement windows are left- or right-hinged windows that crank outward to open, much like a door on a hinge. Awning windows are hinged from the top and crank open from the bottom. Casement and awning windows close tightly and securely, allow maximum air movement when opened, and are often paired with an inside screen.

If you’re looking for Twin Cities window replacement, look to Spotless & Seamless Exteriors. We are a Minnesota seamless steel siding contractor, but we also install windows and doors throughout the state. We offer Ply Gem windows known for their style, durability, and energy efficiency. Contact your Minneapolis/St. Paul window replacement contractor today to learn more.

Spotless & Seamless Exteriors, a Maple Grove siding contractor, is known throughout the Twin Cities Metro area for our expertise in exterior residential remodeling. We can refresh the look and feel of any style home with seamless steel siding, updated windows, new roofing, and much more. A remodel will improve curb appeal and increase the value of your home.

Twin Cities siding contractor Spotless & Seamless Exteriors recently remodeled a lake home in Dayton, Minnesota.

Exterior Remodel Before & After

 

 

SSE built a front porch with new footings, cedar, and stone.

 

SSE, a window contractor in Dayton, added new windows on both the front and lake sides of the home. The upper level stucco was removed along with the cedar siding on the rest of the house, and the rotten sheathing was repaired. SSE installed new U.S. Seamless steel siding on both the house and the garage, as well as Boulder Creek cultured stone on the upper front of the house, inside the new front porch, and on the entire façade of the garage. A breezeway now connects the house and the detached garage.

 

For window replacement and seamless steel siding in Dayton, MN, call Spotless & Seamless Exteriors. SSE is the top Dayton window replacement contractor and Dayton siding contractor.

Contact Spotless & Seamless Exteriors today to discuss how we can help refresh the look of your home.

Featuring responsive design and interactive content, Spotless & Seamless Exteriors, Inc.’s brand new website layout is seamless on smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktops of any screen size for a customized user experience.

Be sure to also check out our official houzz, YouTube, GooglePlus and Facebook pages to see customer reviews and photos and videos from our latest projects. Follow us on our blog and your favorite platform for exciting updates on Spotless & Seamless Exteriors!

While we have overhauled our online presence, Spotless & Seamless Exteriors still offers the same high-quality upgrades for your home. We promise no more seams in your siding, no more leaves in your gutters, no more leaks in your roof and no more outrageous energy bills. Our home exterior services include:

• Seamless Siding
• Roofing
• Windows & Doors
• Gutters
• Remodeling

As a locally-owned and operated company based in Osseo, MN, Spotless & Seamless Exteriors can provide you with recommendations on design and color as well as product selections that fit your unique needs and lifestyle–all within your budget! From consultation through completion and cleanup, our quality workmanship and careful attention to detail makes all the difference.