Post on 22-Sep-2020
HOW TO TELL IF YOU NEED NEW WINDOWS
Even if your home has great insulation and air sealing, outdated windows can undermine your comfort and energy
efficiency. Here are some telltale signs that it may be time to upgrade your windows.
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HIGH ENERGY BILLSIf your windows are old and inefficient, they
could be letting heat seep in and out of your
home, driving up heating and cooling costs.
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HARD TO OPEN & CLOSEWindows can shift or accumulate dirt and debris
over time, making them difficult to open and close.
Today’s windows are designed to be extremely easy
to open and close.
INDOOR DRAFTSIf your house is well sealed and insulated and you’re
still feeling drafts, your windows may be poorly
sealed or improperly installed.
CONDENSATIONIf your windows aren’t sufficiently keeping the
winter cold out, condensation will occur when
indoor moisture hits the cold inside window
surface. Condensation may also accumulate
between panes if a window has lost its seal.
OUTSIDE NOISEWell designed windows have multiple panes
and insulating gas for added efficiency and
sound protection. If you’re hearing a lot of
outside noise, your windows may be poorly
sealed or improperly installed.