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Signs Your Windows Need Replacing

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When energy efficiency became popular, people immediately found out ways to reduce the energy bills of their homes and office spaces. Since then LED lights, basement waterproofing, floor replacements and other renovations became a common thing for homeowners. But, not many of them know the benefits of window replacement.

 Your home upgrades won’t matter that much if you still have the heat in your room passing through your windows to the outside of your home. We made a list of the signs that your windows need to be replaced. Renovating windows and doors is one of the number one energy efficient upgrades that homeowners can make. 

Here 5 signs your windows need replacing:

1. Cracked or Soft Frame

With time, old wooden window frames or sashes can rot on the inside. This makes the window frame loose and soft instead of hard and rigid. The issues that can be caused by soft and rotten window frames are mold, leaks, high electricity bills and window cracks. If your frame is cracked then the windows have gotten to the next step. In these cases, window replacement is obligatory.

2. Fogged Glass

Fogging up of the glass of your windows can be caused due to several reasons. Usually it happens in double or triple pane windows. Sometimes there can be opening holes in our windows that we can barely see. They cause condensation to get trapped between the panes. Another reason can be that the gas between your panes starts leaking. This is why you should choose air-filled panes instead of gas ones. Before you decide for window replacement, turn on a humidifier in the room. Foggy glass can also occur due to room condensation.

3. Opening & Closing Difficulties 

If you have problems with opening and closing your windows, then it is time for window replacement. This can happen in old homes which have rotten wooden frames or if the crank systems haven’t been handled correctly. Always treat your windows with the respect they deserve. This will insure a longer and well-functioning life span. Having your windows get stuck while opening and closing can also happen after they have been badly overpainted. 

4. Bad Soundproofing

Malfunctioning windows can let lose their soundproofing qualities. This is very common for old homes with single-pane, wooden windows. Quality windows should absorb the sound before it enters or leaves your home. This is essential for rural and highly populated areas as well as for a peaceful way of living.

5. High Bills

Closed windows shouldn’t let air breeze enter your home. This means that your windows aren’t functioning properly. It can be due to old age, improper size, glass scratches, unprofessional installations or rotten window parts. With letting cold breezes enter your home, you are basically signing up for a high electricity bill. Another thing that can enter your home due to poor windows are pesticides and insects. Save up some money with a simple window replacement.   

Interested in a DIY window replacement? You can read about the 10 Steps to Replace a Window from New Generation Flooring Company & Co. These ten steps should make window replacement easier and ensure you get it done correctly.

About Element Windows and Doors

Element Windows and Doors is your top choice for window replacement, entry door replacement, and patio door replacement in Windsor, ON.