SINGS IT IS TIME TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS

With home improvement projects being costly and time consuming, it is easy to put off replacement home windows until completely necessary. But how do you know when it’s time to replace them? In this post, we will explain when it’s best to take the plunge and replace those old, leaky win

USING SINGLE PANE WINDOWS STILL

There is a very good chance if your house was built before 1970 and still has its original windows that they are made of single pane glass. Today’s window standards are made from double, or triple pane glass. Single pane glass windows are sub-standard, drafty, and occasionally unsafe.

SEEING WATER CONDENSATION IN BETWEEN GLASS LAYERS

If you notice that your windows are frosting between the layers of glass, it means that your seals have failed, allowing moisture between the glass panes. Once the seals fail, any insulating gas used to make the window energy efficient is now gone. Cracked window glass allows additional spots for air to leak in and out of your window.

CEASING OF THE PRODUCTION OF REPLACE PARTS

If it takes you forever to find a hardware replacement or other parts to repair your window, it might be an indication that your window is too old to stay. Malfunctioned parts can cause problems and issues while using as well as lower performance of the window product.

HEARING NOISES OUTSIDE

If your windows provide little protection from the sounds of the outdoors, they may not be sealed correctly or were poorly made to begin with. New double- or triple-pane glass windows insulated with Argon gas can decrease outdoor noise, which is especially helpful if you live in a busy neighborhood or on a busy road.

HAVING HARD TIME OPERATING WINDOWS

Windows that were not installed correctly tend to develop balance issues, making the windows challenging to open and close. Windows that are rusting or rotting can also be difficult to use. If your windows do not close properly, you may not be able to lock them, which can impact the safety of your home.

FEELING DRAFT WITH WINDOWS CLOSED

Do you feel a breeze from your windows when they’re closed? If so, there could be a number of issues including poor installation, faulty seals and more. A drafty window can drastically change the overall temperature of your home, causing your HVAC system to work twice as hard to keep up with the fluctuating temperature.

CHIPPING AND PEELING WINDOW FRAMES

If your window frames are soft to the touch and chipped, it is likely that they are already beyond repair. Soft window frames indicate rot and water infiltration. It’s possible that they will start sagging, if they haven’t already.

OBSERVING CRACKS IN WINDOW GLASS

Cracks in window can cause seriously problems if you live in a high rise building. Not only you will be hearing noises, experience water leakage, feeling drafts, cracked window can lead to broken glasses and it is hazardous because people can fall out of that broken window.