When you work out your budget for replacement windows in San Jose, CA, you may want to pad that budget so you have extra money left over for another side project after the windows are installed. It often makes sense to get new window coverings when you put in replacement windows onto your house. This is not a requirement, of course, but there are many reasons to move in that direction. Here are a few to consider:

Reason 1: New Windows Are New Sizes

When you get replacement windows, of course, you can take out the old windows and put new windows in that are the same style and size. But it’s also an opportunity to make changes to your windows. If you’d like to add windows, make certain windows bigger, or combine some windows, now’s the time. In those cases, your old window coverings won’t work in certain windows any longer. You’ll have to get something new in order to make things fit well again.

Reason 2: Old Coverings Are Worn Out

Sometimes, the window coverings in your home are just as old as the windows themselves. In that situation, it would be a shame to put new windows up and then place the old coverings over them. They wouldn’t look right and they might even detract from the windows themselves. It’s a better idea to save some money in the budget to get new window coverings to match the style of the new windows.

Reason 3: Changing Goals

You might have certain goals for your new windows that the old windows didn’t take care of. Those goals may be different than the goals you had before. Perhaps you want to let in more natural light, and now you can with low-E glass coatings on the windows that allow the light in, but not the heat. If you have window coverings that block light, you don’t want that any longer. Instead, you might need new window coverings to go along with the new goals you have for your home through the windows.

Reason 4: Update Style

The window covering business, just like any other industry, has trends and styles that evolve over time. Your old window coverings might be dated. When you get new windows, updating the style of the coverings might be a good way to go so your home looks fresh and new inside and out and is up with the current classic trends.

There are other projects you could place alongside replacement windows in San Jose, CA, but getting new window coverings is one that makes a lot of sense. The old coverings have to come down for installation anyway so it’s a great opportunity to put something new up after. When you are looking into new windows, the professionals at The Screen Shop can talk you through the process. We can even bounce around ideas with you as to what window covering would suit the new windows the best.