\nWhen should a home’s windows be replaced? It’s a big question and one\nthat we tend to put off because we are worried about the cost of\nreplacement. But it’s an essential question and good windows can even\nsave you money. To help you answer this question, the following blog\npost has identified some tips and clues that will give you the\nstraight goods. You’ll then be able to better understand the impact\nof keeping old windows on your energy consumption. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nFogging thermos windows<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \nOne of the clues that can give you a clue is undoubtedly windows that\nstart to fog up. This is a sign that the sealant has deteriorated.\nFogged windows are a sign that air and moisture are getting in\nbetween the two panes and getting trapped. This is what causes\ncondensation. The gas that is contained in the thermos, argon,\ndilutes with the air that penetrates. This is a problematic situation\nsince air is much less effective than argon in insulating a window.\nThis is how the window loses all its energy efficiency. This loss not\nonly affects your comfort, but also your energy consumption and your\nelectricity bill. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nIf your windows are all the same age and one starts to fog up, it is\nlikely that the others will soon follow suit. You should therefore\nconsider changing all your windows, as this is a sign that the\nsealants are drying out and that your windows are getting old. If you\ndon’t change your windows, the problem will persist and your\nelectricity bill will continue to rise while your comfort level will\nplummet. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nCheck for air infiltration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \nYou can also check the weatherstripping in the window frames. When\nthe weatherstripping runs out, warm air comes out and cold air goes\ndirectly into the house because there is no longer an insulating\nbarrier between the inside and outside. To find out if the weather\nstripping is damaged, put your hand near the frame and check to see\nif you can feel the cold air coming through. It’s normal to feel a\ncooler temperature, but not to feel an actual blast of cold air. You\ncan also pass the flame of a lighter near the window frame. If the\nflame flickers, you’ll be fixed, the weatherstripping won’t do its\njob and you’ll have to change the windows. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nWindow Mechanism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \nHave you checked to see if a window is difficult to open or close? If\nso, your windows are probably badly worn and need to be replaced.\nWindows that are difficult to open or close are an indication that\nthe mechanism is defective and that the windows may not be as\nairtight as they once were. The frame may have shifted, for example.\nIf the window is no longer perfectly seated in its frame, air\ninfiltration can obviously occur. In fact, take a good look at your\nwindow frames. Especially if they are made of wood. If the paint is\npeeling, it is likely that the wood is taking on moisture and the\nframes are rotting. This moisture and rot can again cause the window\nto pop out of its frame and no longer do its job. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n \nIf you are concerned about the efficiency of your windows, don’t\nhesitate to call on renovation experts who can guide you in making\nthe best choices. Changing your windows is an important investment,\nbut you will save a lot of money on your electricity bill while\ngaining in comfort. \n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When should a home’s windows be replaced? It’s a big question and one that we tend to put off because we are worried about the cost of replacement. But it’s an essential question and good windows can even save you money. To help you answer this question, the following blog post has identified some tips […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1666,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blogue"],"yoast_head":"\n