Knowing When It’s Time To Replace Your Windows at Home
We work with Permanent Windows Solutions Inc. to provide & install Rehau European windows and doors.
Offering a durable product free of phthalates or BPA, REHAU is one of the leading brands for co extruded uPVC window profiles in Europe.
Windows are a great way to improve your home’s value in both aesthetic and functional ways, and knowing when to replace them can save you from the stress of potential costly maintenance issues.
1. Your Windows are Damaged or Hard to Open & Close
When there is damage to your window, it’s time to replace them. A cracked window is more like to break, opening your home to potentially serious issues like water damage and compromised safety.
If your window is damaged or cracked, replacing it quickly will help you avoid future problems before they occur.
After being cleaned, if a window still doesn’t open and close properly, this might be a sign that it has reached it’s lifespan and you would benefit from replacing it, even just for the convenience of a properly working window.
2. There is a Draft or Condensation Forming On The Inside of Your Windows
The last thing you want is to be paying to keep your home warm or cool, only to have your windows not doing their job.
Condensation on the inside of your windows usually means air is leaking through and/or it’s humid inside. If the air is leaking through, it might be a sign that the air-tight seal has failed.
Rooms with drafty windows are generally more uncomfortable than a properly temperature-controlled room. Close your windows and hold a palm to the bottom of the window—if you feel air coming in, you have a draft.
Replacing windows that are no longer properly sealed from the outside elements will help save on house bills over time.
3. You Want to Increase the Value of Your Home or Improve the Curb Appeal
High quality and well designed windows can add to the value and general appeal of your home, and that can be reason enough to replace them. Whether it’s because you are planning to sell your home in the near future or because you simple want to enjoy the home you live in and what it looks like—both are beneficial to you.
Replacing your windows would be an improvement alone, but now there are so many options out there to fit any style and budget. Our Tilt & Turn Windows offer a great solution for function and design.
In the tilt position, the window opens at the top with hinges at the bottom. In the turn position, the hinges are on the side and opens by swinging inward.
When it comes down to it, windows are both a stylistic and functional choice that can improve living and value features of your home.
Learn more about the Windows & Doors we offer through Northern Alberta.