The damage is extensive, but there is one good thing that came from the wind and hail storm that came through your area four months ago. The insurance adjuster has determined that in addition to getting a new roof, you will also be scheduling all new window installations. In fact, the window installers have already been out and talked to you about the kinds of vinyl replacement windows you will be selecting. The fact that the new windows will add value to your home is an added bonus.
The window installation process needs to be scheduled into the timeline of all of the other tasks that must also take place. The roof replacement, the new gutters, the deck work, and the painting need to be carefully scheduled and the contractors need to get the materials ordered. You are fortunate that the insurance will cover most of the expenses, but you are trying to prepare yourself for the workers, the trucks, the noise, and the dumpster that will become a permanent part of your driveway.
The Best Windows Can Help You Save Energy and Add to the Value of Your Home
Whether you are building a new home and making window selections or you are getting ready to select replace a window after a major storm, it is important for you to make sure that you are taking the time to select the best products available. The fact that the windows you select will both add to the value of your home while at the same time determine how energy efficient your home is means that these selections are important. The best contractors, though, can help you decide what the right window is for your property. Consider some of these facts and figures about the window replacement industry:

• 44% of renovation jobs in 2012 were for window or door replacement, according to the National Association of Home Builders 2012 Remodeling Market Index.
• Homeowners who replace their windows can get 80% return on investment (ROI), according to the National Association of Realtors.
• 66% of homeowners are planning on renovating, according to a recent survey.
• 45% of the average energy bill goes toward heating, according to the Department of Energy. Energy that can be saved by installing more efficient windows.
• When windows selections are high quality and these products are properly maintained, they can last 20 years or longer, depending on the material of the windows that you select.
• Window installations that are not done correctly can be drafty and let air escape can increase a home’s energy bills by 10% to 25%.

Storms can cause extensive damage, but the home owners who have the best insurance can more easily recover from high winds and hail.