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Not sure whether it’s time to replace your house windows and doors? Why not do a walk-around, to really look things over. You should also think about how much time and energy (and money) you might be spending unnecessarily on repairs. Here are some specific issues to consider: Inconsistent temperatures Your home is drafty. It feels too cold in the winter and too warm and humid in the summer. It’s hard to regulate the temperature, even though you keep trying. Rising energy costs Your energy bill just keeps steadily rising, aside from weather-related spikes. Your HVAC system is overworked, maybe even resulting in needed repairs, all because home windows and doors aren’t providing adequate weather-proofing. Appearance Woodwork on windows or doors is chipped or deteriorated, hardware is damaged or missing, there are water or mildew stains. Glass appears foggy or doors are faded, affecting your home’s appearance as well as your enjoyment. Worse, glass is cracked. This is not just unsafe, cracks let warm air out and cold air in. Safety and security Windows are painted or nailed shut, or they’re too small to allow emergency escape. The frustration factor Windows and doors stick or won’t work at all. As noted above, this can actually be a safety issue as well as frustrating. You’re spending more and more time cleaning, scraping and painting, looking for replacement parts that are hard to find or no longer available. Your furniture, upholstery, carpets and window coverings are becoming damaged by sunlight. Convenience Are your old windows hard to clean? Older glass commonly contains minute pits and other imperfections that trap dirt and grime which cause streaking when they are cleaned. The modern float glass found in today’s better windows is made with a different process that virtually eliminates these pits…no more streaking! In addition, new windows often offer convenient features that allow you clean the exterior of the window from the inside, such as tilt-in sashes and other hardware designed for this purpose. Did you inwardly groan or make little check marks as you read through this list? It’s probably time to replace your house windows and doors. Doing so can increase your home’s value down the road. Better yet, you’ll be trading in ugliness and irritation for nicer curb appeal, better year-round comfort and far less upkeep.
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