Elkhart is a small community northeast of Des Moines, situated between the growing cities of Ankeny and Polk City. The village maintains its rural charm with tree-lined streets, a community park, and a handful of local businesses serving the surrounding agricultural area.
Elkhart's small-town setting between Ankeny and Polk City offers no protection from Iowa's winter extremes, with temperatures falling below -10F and heavy snowfall that burdens older homes with inadequate window insulation.
Elkhart's older homes were built for affordability rather than energy performance, and their aging windows are a weak point in Iowa's punishing climate. Modern triple-pane replacements provide the insulation these homes need and reduce the monthly energy burden for residents.
the Elkhart Community Park and scenic Saylorville Lake overlooks nearby
Our small home in Elkhart had builder-grade windows from the 1970s that were failing badly. Panes replaced them all and the house is dramatically warmer. We are spending much less on heating each month. — Dan C., Community Park Area