Seasons change—the performance of your windows shouldn’t. They should be able to give you privacy and protect you from the elements, whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter.
Don’t let shifting seasons catch you off guard! Here’s a suggested action plan to make sure your windows serve their purpose all year round:
Step 1: Inspect
Our windows can take a severe beating when harsher weather kicks in. As part of your storm season preparations, we suggest performing a thorough inspection of your windows. Look for rotted frames, failed caulking, and cracked glass.
Watch out for fogged glass too. Cloudiness between the glass panes is a sign of poor insulation. You will need better insulation if you want to stay warm during winter and cool in the summer.
Step 2: Repair/Replace
Initiate fixes based on your findings. However, take note that fixes vary, depending on the extent of the damage on your window. For example, cracked frames and sills are fairly easy to repair. But if they’re thoroughly rotten, they need to be replaced.
Tip: If gauging the damage is too difficult on your own, call in window experts to give a professional assessment and recommend solutions.
Step 3: Seal
Discovered cracks, slits, or gaps on the window unit? These openings create air leaks. They let in cold drafts during winter and let cooled air escape during the summer. These leaks need to be sealed in order to bring temperatures back to comfortable levels. You can do this by weather stripping or caulking around the frames.
Tip: Some windows can’t be salvaged by weather stripping or caulking alone. If the glass is fogging, you may need to upgrade to a unit with better energy efficiency. Look for replacement windows that have better insulation properties. They help your HVAC systems keep temperatures inside the home at comfortable levels throughout the year.
Contact Next Door & Window About Window Installations
Give your windows a fighting chance against ever-changing weather conditions. Enlist the help of Next Door & Window, your window solutions experts.
We are authorized installers of high-quality replacement units from some of the most trusted names in the window industry. When you come to us with your window problems, we personally inspect your old windows to see the extent of the damage. Then we build you a replacement unit that matches your home’s measurements as well as your concerns with budget and style.
The materials used to build our windows are sturdy, low-maintenance, and energy-efficient. This way, you’re not constantly worried over rotting frames, fogging glass, and ballooning electricity bills.
Each window unit is also given an airtight and watertight seal. We use an ingenious combination of rubber membrane, specialized sealants, insulating foam, and exterior cladding to ensure maximum protection from the elements.
