There are few things more important than windows to the beauty and comfort of your home. If yours aren’t everything you want, it’s time to think about window replacement options.
Whether you schedule a replacement window installation or keep your old windows, don’t forget how beneficial it can be to keep those windows open some of the time.
The Germ-Cleaning Power of an Open Window
It feels good to throw open a window and enjoy the breezes. For years people have said fresh air is good for you, and science backs them up.
Start with alertness. Carbon dioxide builds up in a small, tight space, and it can make you drowsy and slow to concentrate.
The big benefit of letting the fresh breezes in, though, is the way free circulation battles pathogens. It’s effective against the viruses that cause colds and flu, and in these days of COVID-19, it’s even more important.
When scientists talk about the transmission of coronavirus, they talk about the concentration of particles in the air. The fewer particles there are, the less likely people are to inhale them. If you consume only a few particles, even if you contract the disease you’ll probably have a less severe case.
Just as a large amount of water dilutes contaminants, so a continuous influx of air dilutes pathogens. When you throw open that window, you’re potentially replacing virus-contaminated air with virus-free air. There can hardly be an easier and cheaper way to reduce your infection risk.
People all over the world appreciate the benefits of open windows. In hospitals in developing countries, where internal air circulating systems are often inadequate, windows are kept open as much as practical. And now the CDC is encouraging open windows in US homes as an especially good measure in these times of COVID-19.
Think about how flu spikes in winter and how colds are more readily passed around. It’s not because of these viruses like cold weather. It’s because we spend more time in small, enclosed spaces.
Finally, opening those windows just flat-out feels right. People have an inner sense of what’s good for them, and, in any home, they migrate to the spaces that have characteristics of both indoors and outdoors. Any room with an open window fits that bill.
An open window is good for your mental and emotional health, and the benefits carry over to your physical health. The singing of birds and the rustling of leaves give both mind and body a lift.
Replacement Window Contractor in Utah
There are times when an open window is beneficial, but there are also times when you want it absolutely, reliably shut. If you’re looking for quality window replacement options, look no further than Advanced Window Products, Utah’s #1 choice for replacement window installation.
We’ll measure your window opening and build an exact replacement with a double lifetime warranty. Contact us for a free estimate or make an appointment to visit our showroom, and soon you’ll be enjoying the health, comfort and cost savings of modern double-pane vinyl windows.
