Replacement Windows in Chicago

Replacement Windows in Chicago

With winter temperatures in the teens and a frigid wind chill factor, and muggy summer temperatures that can climb into the 90s with a sizzling heat index, Chicago is a city of extremes. Chicago homeowners depend on good quality windows to protect their homes from thunderstorms, snow, scorching sun, and high winds. If your current energy bills are off the charts and your windows leak, it's a good time to undertake a window replacement project.

One incentive--aside from saving on your heating and cooling bills--is the current federal tax credit applied to window replacement projects done before the end of 2010. The Efficient Windows Collaborative reports that Chicago homeowners who install replacement vinyl windows with U-Factors and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) ratings of 0.30 or lower can qualify for the up to $1,500 tax credit created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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Choosing the Right Replacement Windows for Chicago

When you work with a windows contractor, insist on replacement windows carrying an NFRC-certification document showing the correct U-Factor and SHCG ratings if you wish to apply for the credit. SHGC measures heat absorption from the exterior of the window, while U-Factors chart the heat loss from the inside of your home.

While construction contractors are not required to be licensed in Illinois, the city of Chicago requires that all individuals or companies who do contracting work on residential or commercial projects hold a general contractor's license. You can see if your prospective replacement windows contractor carries the necessary registrations by reviewing the list of currently licensed contractors at the city's Office of the Controller.