As of April 22, 2010 if you want vinyl replacement windows, you may be paying more for them. Per new govenment guidlines, homes built before 1978 may have to be treated as hazmat zones. This means that the company such as Therma Pro has to have hasmat certification and follow certain proceedures similar to a hazardous waste spill in removing and installing your new windows. This is unfortunate in that a simple proceedure such as replacement windows, in a home where you already live has to become such a big issue. Estimates are still coming in but this will raise the price of EACH vinyl replacement window by around $90.
What effect will this have. In my opinion, you will not call a company to do the work. You may call us for the windows and do the job yourself. If you do, will the installation be done right? Wil you lose your warranty? Will you just go to the hardware store, buy an inferior window, install it yourself and see very little savings or none at all.
The bottom line is, the govenment in a way is taking back the 30% energy tax credit back, and taxing you for having an older home and wanting to do the right thing and update it. People may keep their less efficient windows.
Also, as you know, the energy bill did not pass. The president decided to make it happen anyway by giving the EPA the right to enforce the same laws that were voted down by Republicans and Demorcats. The EPA now recognizes carbon dioxide (what we breathe out) as a poison and therefore can fine us for it. I urge you to replace you windows now before these laws take effect. Take control now, get you $1500 tax credit now, finance you windows, no payments no interest for 12 months, enjoy your savings now.
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