
August
When Is It Time To Replace Windows?
Maybe you don’t know when the last time the windows in your house were replaced. Or maybe your windows are showing signs of age but you’re not sure if they need total replacement. Whatever the case, you may be wondering: do I need new windows?
Here are seven situations that can help you decide if your windows should be replaced in Burlington NC.
1. Your Windows Are Difficult to Operate
It’s frustrating, not to mention unsafe, when your windows don’t open and close as intended. It should be quick and easy to operate them, so if it’s not, consider replacement. For example, a properly-functioning double-hung window has two sashes that slide up and down for ventilation while tilting in for easy cleaning.
2. Your Windows Are Drafty or Have Poor Energy Efficiency
Many homeowners choose to replace their windows to improve their energy efficiency. If you have drafty windows that let in cold air in the winter, you may notice higher than usual energy bills. This is a good reason to replace your windows. Drafty windows can be due to old age or improper installation.
3. You Have Single-Pane Windows
Single-pane glass is not as efficient at lowering thermal transfer as double-pane glass is. Triple-pane glass is even better. Inert gases such as argon are added to the spaces between panes of glass to improve insulation while reducing thermal transfer. You can even get windows with optional foam insulation in the frame.
4. You Have Fading Interiors
Fade damage is another big reason why people replace their windows. Have you noticed that your wood floors, carpets and upholstery are fading from exposure to the sun? While you can’t completely avoid fading, you can upgrade to new, more energy efficient windows to reduce the rate of fade.
Look for low-E glass coatings that offer thermal protection inside insulating glass. These coatings block harmful UV rays so fade damage doesn’t occur.
5. You Hear Outdoor Noise
Your old windows may be letting in unwanted noises from the outdoors, due to traffic, barking dogs, neighbors, lawn mowers and airplanes flying overhead. New windows will reduce noise transmission while improving sound performance. Look for varying glass thicknesses to dampen sounds at different frequencies.
6. Your Windows Are Outdated
Old windows don’t do much for your home’s curb appeal. Outdated styles and ugly frames can put a damper on the exterior aesthetic of the whole property. Whether you have outdated grille patterns or out-of-style colors, new windows can breathe life into your exteriors and add a touch of modern to your house.
Plus, they add a stylistic element with consistency to the interior that carries throughout each room, whether you’re going for timeless and traditional or modern and trendy.
7. Your Windows Are Damaged
Damaged windows pose big challenges to homeowners. Whether you experienced water and mold damage, your frames have hail damage, or someone threw a baseball through the glass, damaged windows won’t look or work as they should. When a window is damaged in any way, the frame or the glass gets exposed to the elements, leading to additional issues.
Window Replacement & Repairs in Burlington & Greensboro, NC
If you have any of these window issues, there’s never been a better time to consider window replacement in Greensbor and the Burlington, NC area. Please contact us at 336-350-1450 or complete our online form for a free quote and consultation on your window replacement project.
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