If you live in Connecticut, chances are you’re starting to get your home ready for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. Winterizing the pool, laying grass seed and ensuring your roof is in good condition.
While you make your way down the checklist of items that may need repair, here are some signs that your home’s windows might need to be replaced.
Visible Rotting or Cracks
Windows that are damaged and need to be replaced extend beyond just a window that’s visibly cracked or shattered. If you start to see rotting happening around the outside of the window frame or there are even hairline cracks, this can cause issues for energy consumption and functionality of your windows. If the window is no longer staying shut, or perhaps the seal has become weathered and cracked, these issues can lead to others. At this point it would be time to consider repairing or replacing the windows before the problem becomes any larger.
Cold or Hot to the Touch
Windows shield our home from the elements and let in light during the day. But some that are no longer doing their jobs, or are outdated let in more than just sun. If you’ve ever sat by your window in the winter and just felt the outdoor cold radiating through the window, or touched the glass on a hot day and it was very hot to touch, these are all signs it’s time to replace and upgrade your windows. In a more obvious way, you can also move your hands around the window to feel for a draft and know that it’s time for a replacement.
Outdated Style
While this is lower on the priority scale, having windows that are outdated, or no longer match the style of your home, can be an aesthetic issue. If you’ve ever had to replace a broken window in one room, from the outside this can be an eyesore if the match isn’t exact. Or if you’ve decided to paint your home a new fresh color recently and didn’t take into account that the windows frame would clash, you might be in the market for new window replacements. The investment will go far beyond just the look of your home to also updating functionality and efficiency.
High Energy Bills
Another reason to consider replacing your home’s windows is if you’ve noticed higher utility bills and energy usage. Especially in CT where cold temperatures are just around the corner, our home heating systems will have to work even harder to keep the home warm if they are fighting against a constant draft or the cold temperatures making their way in through the glass panes. As you shop around consider windows that are marked Energy Star efficient to ensure you’re getting products that will help you save on heating and cooling costs for your home.
If you’re in Connecticut, contact Aladdin for a selection of replacement windows that will meet your needs.
