Serving Greater Portland, Salem, Beaverton, Eugene, Portland OR, Vancouver WA
Serving Greater Portland, Salem, Beaverton, Eugene, Portland OR, Vancouver WA
Nothing can add light and natural beauty to a dark basement like having fantastic-looking basement windows installed. That's what basement windows were installed to do!
If you have basement windows that look ugly or are rusted, rotted, or drafty, then they're not doing their job correctly. Whether you're using your basement as finished space, or you're just interested in saving money on your energy bills, this is a great opportunity to create a more comfortable and valuable space in your home.
At John's Waterproofing, we're standing by to offer you a free, no-obligation basement window insulation quote! To schedule an on-site inspection and to receive a written cost quote, contact us by phone or e-mail today!
Our basement experts serve throughout Greater Portland, including Portland, Eugene, Salem, Beaverton OR, Vancouver WA, Hillsboro, Gresham, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, Lake Oswego, Bend OR, Longview WA, Tigard, Aloha, McMinnville, Lebanon, Forest Grove, Canby, The Dalles, Camas, Troutdale, Astoria, Prineville, Hood River, Sherwood, Wilsonville, Oregon City, Redmond, Keizer and nearby.
When it comes to basement windows, our experts at John's Waterproofing have seen it all -- including the good, the bad, and the ugly. And with well over two decades in the industry, we've had plenty of time to see firsthand what makes a quality basement window installation.
Given that, here are a few design choices that we do NOT recommend:
Steel basement windows are typically designed with a single-pane glass window and a steel frame.
Poor Energy Efficiency: As we know, metal is a poor insulation material. When they're brand new, steel basement windows have an R-1 insulation rating. This means that 50% of the heat that reaches them passes directly through.
Short Lifespan: Within 5-10 years' time, steel basement windows will rust and corrode so badly that they'll need to be replaced. That means that from the day they're installed onward, they're already beginning to grow drafty and ugly.
Loss Of Functionality: When steel basement windows begin to rust in place, they will become difficult or impossible to open and close. If water is building up against these corroding windows, they will be more prone to leaking than ever -- and that water will end up in your basement!
Wood-framed basement windows are usually designed with a single pane of glass, and a painted wood frame. Because wood is more energy efficient than steel, these windows are superior to steel-framed windows.
Continual Maintenance: The painted wood will break down continually. To keep these windows looking good, you'll need to repaint them every 5-8 years.
Short Lifespan: Wood basement windows are exposed to more water, mud, and humidity than other windows in your home. So while all window frames can be damaged by rot, this kind of damage affects basement windows much more often.
Attracts Mold & Pests: Along with rot, wooden window frames will also support mold growth. And because basement windows are located so close to the ground, this damp, rotting wood can serve as a way for termites, carpenter ants, and wood-eating insects to enter your home.
Perhaps the easiest, most effective way to increase your basement window's energy efficiency is to install window insulation panels over each window.
Our Advanced Energy Panels feature a subtle design (See the panels installed on the windows in the picture above?), as well as an extremely effective insular upgrade.
Once installed, the panels will enhance your basement windows' energy efficiency dramatically -- as much as three times over!
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According to a report by the US Department of Energy, homeowners living in colder climates can save up to 30-40% on their energy bills simply by sealing the windows in their home.
What windows could be draftier and less energy efficient than corroded, outdated basement windows? Between the rotted frame and that thin, drafty pane of glass, heat literally flows straight through the windows.
At John's Waterproofing, we've selected our basement window, window wells, and insulation panels with energy efficiency and long-lasting quality in mind -- so you can make the most of your home improvement investment!
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Our basement window system is sure to stay looking brand new for many, many years to come. It requires minimal cleaning and will never need the painting and maintenance of alternative basement window systems.
At John's Waterproofing, our products have been used to upgrade hundreds of thousands of basements worldwide for well over two decades. We'd like these award-winning products to make your home a more beautiful, comfortable, and valuable space as well.
To schedule a free, no-obligation basement window upgrade quote, contact us by phone or e-mail today! Your free quote includes an on-site measurement and inspection, a written cost estimate, and a full-color copy of our basement book!
We serve the Greater Portland area, including Salem, Beaverton, Eugene, Portland OR, Vancouver WA, Hillsboro, Gresham, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, Lake Oswego, Bend OR, Longview WA, Tigard, Aloha, McMinnville, Lebanon, Forest Grove, Canby, The Dalles, Camas, Troutdale, Astoria, Prineville, Hood River, Sherwood, Wilsonville, Oregon City, Redmond, Keizer and many other parts of Oregon.
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