Any of you replaced your windows lately? We have single pane aluminum 1980's windows and they are crap. Our power bill is 370 bucks, and I am thinking that redoing the windows and insulating and installing a new roof would cut down on our costs maybe??? Anyone have a professional opinion? We have an original wood shake roof too. How much would it lower our bill?
40 PERCENT HEAT LOST THROUGH WINDOWS!40 PERCENT THROUGH ROOF! FIBER-GLASS SHINGLES WILL HELP MORE THAN SHAKES!
A 17 yr. old unit needs to be replaced regardless. Based on the sq. footage I would suggest you install 2 units if possible each rated at 1-1/4 ton or 15,000 BTU. If you insist on window units buy the highest seer units you can afford.
The previous winter, we weatherized all the windows and saved no real significant amount. Last year, all we did was add that Scotch plastic window stuff on. We saved about $350 on heating last winter, so I would expect to save at least that annually if we replaced all the windows. Our windows are double paned from the mid-70s. The reality is that it would cost me over $10,000 to replace all of my windows, so we are just doing a few at a time. We put in a new roof 5 years ago, but didn't really see any difference, but it was the same material.
