How to Buy Basement Windows
If you don't spend a whole lot of time in the basement, it might be easy to ignore the windows down there. But it's those same windows that are keeping harsh weather and pests out, while keeping your heat and your air conditioning in. Buying basement windows doesn't have to be a big project if you go about it the right way.
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Instructions
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Calculate much you are willing to spend on basement windows. Unlike upstairs, where windows have to match the theme of the house, basement windows can get away with being a little more functional than fancy.
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Measure the size of the windows you need. One wrong measurement can cost you a whole lot of extra money.
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Check the U-value of the windows you are buying. This measures the amount of heat that moves from one side of the window to the next. Try to find basement windows at a .32 U-value or lower.
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Check the locks. The locks on basement windows can be the last line of defense against intruders, so make sure that they'll do the job.
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Tips & Warnings
You may want to purchase storm windows if you live in an area with harsher weather.
