Windows are wondrous things. They give you eyes to see the outside world from within the comfort of your room and bring in sunlight in the morning. Sunlight in turn brings you much-needed vitamin D in the morning as well as natural light. But there’s more to windows than simply being a viewport and a source of sunlight; opening them brings in many positive effects to your lifestyle and health. What other things can windows give? Why should you regularly open your windows? Home replacement windows expert Renewal by Andersen® is here to tell you why!
Summertime Savings
Opening your windows at the right time of day during the summer can save you a lot of money in air conditioning costs. Having windows open during cloudy summer days, where breezes aren’t as humid and can be much cooler during the evening, bring in refreshing gusts of wind into your room. Open windows are even better in homes near bodies of water (like coastal cities and towns), as air blowing in from the sea is colder and has a refreshing effect on your body and mind.
Clears Out Indoor Pollutants
There are times when there are more air pollutants within your home than outside it, as they come from various sources within your home and are retained within the confined spaces. Opening your windows allows them to escape, and the natural airflow coming from outside flushes out the ambient air inside your home through continuous ventilation. It’s also common for homeowners to hire contractors for awning windows installation projects for their basements, as these types of windows are best for tight spaces that have poor ventilation.
Mental Health Benefits
Having open windows brings in sunlight and outside air into your home’s stale and confined atmosphere. Cool, outside air flowing into a room can immensely improve one’s mood, senses, and cognitive abilities. Open windows, especially during sunny days or cool evenings, lighten up your mood in various ways. Sunlight in the morning improves mood and gives vitamin D, while cool breezes in the evening give a euphoric feeling while staring out into the open, assisting your mind during introspection or problem-solving.
Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City is the name you can rely on when it comes to hiring professional and reliable home improvement services! Do you need a better window to let the air and sunlight into your room? We recommend availing of our casement window replacement packages, as casement windows are not only sturdy but also open at a wide-angle, letting a higher amount of air and sunlight enter your room. For any inquiries, you can reach us at (605) 341-7831 or fill out our contact form to request an estimate. We serve homeowners and clients in Spearfish, SD.
