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| 4/1/2007 |
| When is it time to replace Your Windows? |
Are your windows performing efficiently? Homeowners feeling chilly drafts through their windows during the winter should evaluate whether to replace their windows. To determine if the windows in your home are candidates for a replacement job, Allen & Allen recommends checking for tell tale signs that a window is losing its effectiveness. Some tips for making this determination include:
• Stand inside your house on a windy day with a lit candle near the window. If the flame flickers or goes out, your weather stripping on the window could be damaged.
• During the winter, if a window experiences ice buildup or a frosty glaze, the ventilation in your home may not be adequate. Another option is that your window may not be providing enough insulation value for your home, causing your heating bills to soar.
• Do you need to prop open your window with a book or stick? If so, the window’s ballasts may have lost their functionality.
• Sit near your window. If you feel cold air coming in during the winter or hot air during the summer, your windows have little insulation value. This means you’re paying more to heat and cool your house during the year to compensate for the exterior air entering your home.
• Do your windows get fogged with condensation between the glass panes? If so, you may have a seal failure and need to replace the glass or the entire window.
Depending on the results of some of these tests, your budget and home style, homeowners have options for replacing windows. Please contact Gaylord Newman at gaylordn@lumberhardware.com or 210-344-6099 if you are interested in learning more about new or replacement windows and doors. |
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