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New Ways to Reuse Old Windows

There are so many reasons to replace your old and outdated windows with ENERGY STAR® windows. Aside from the money you’ll save on your utility bills, they can also give any exterior a fresh new look. During a window replacement project, most contractors will haul away the old windows for disposal. Manufacturers will often use these old windows as materials to build new ones. But did you know you can do some recycling of your own, too?

Before you give your installers the go signal to take away the old windows, you might want to think about how they can find new purpose in your home as well. L

Gardening

By removing the glass off of the old sashes, you can reassemble and repaint old windows into a ready-made trellis or arbor for your vines. This might take a little bit of DIY skills on your end as well as a few materials, but the results can be fascinating. Afterward, you can enjoy looking at your garden through your brand-new energy-efficient windows.

Photos

The small inner frames formed by the muntins and mullions can make for interesting frames for a collage of portraits and pictures. If the glazing is still intact, you can even use it to further protect your mounted photographs. Display the frame in the main hallway or as a central piece in a rustic country-style family room.

Cabinets

If your windows installer has not removed the hinges off your old windows, then they could easily be reused as new cabinet faces. Building the cabinets themselves will require additional materials as well as some handyman skills, but with a little creativity, you can easily transform them into a unique fixture.

Our professionals at Renewal by Andersen® of Southwest Missouri can help you with all your door and window replacement needs. Give us a call at (417) 351-2801, or fill out our contact form to schedule your free in-home consultation today.

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"Great workmanship on windows installation is done very professionally by excellent crew. Installed in a very timely manner. Excellent company to deal with."

Roy D
Feb 14, 2023

"The Springfield team was wonderful to work with , professional , friendly and knowledgeable. They all seem to take great pride in their work. These new windows are fantastic, they look great , operate so easy and the energy efficiency was noticeable from the very first day . Thank you Renewal by Andersen for transforming our home and our lives."

Pam S
Feb 15, 2023

"After years of watching the wind move my drapes and hours of difficult cleaning, I decided to get new windows. I went with Renewal by Andersen because of the great reviews and quality. From Brent who did the consult, Gideon who did the measuring, to Jason, Josh, and I apologize I can't remember the third installers name, this is the most professional company I've ever worked with. I own a 1994 double wide mobile home, so everything in this place is hard to work with. I had a bay window, 6 double hung, 2 awning, and a front door replaced.. They said it would take 2 days and they were done on time! I did have second thoughts about doing this mainly because of the cost, but once it was done, I was very happy I did this."

Gary S
Feb 18, 2023

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