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5 Telltale Signs that it’s Time for New Windows

Has it been a while since the windows in your home were replaced? One of the most common questions about windows Muscatine homeowners have is “how do I know when it’s time to replace them”? Whether you have recently bought your home and you aren’t quite sure when the windows were replaced or you have been in your home for several years, but you have the same windows as the day you moved in, it may be time to replace them. Here are five telltale signs that it’s time to replace the windows in your home.
It takes all of Your Strength to Open and Close the Windows
Over time, normal wear and tear causes the mechanical components of a window to break down, which can make it challenging to open and close them. Often times the windows Muscatine have are the original windows to the house, which means they have probably gotten a lot of wear. If the windows in your home won’t stay open without assistance, they are hard to open and close, they have been painted shut or the locking mechanism doesn’t work correctly, not only are these issues frustrating, but they pose a safety hazard as well. When the windows don’t seal completely, it’s a sign that it’s time to replace them.

Drafts, Condensation and/or Frost

If you notice frost, condensation or drafts during cold weather, your windows aren’t doing their job of protecting your home from the elements. It is common for the older windows Muscatine homes often have to get moisture trapped inside the glass, which means the seal on the window is broken, which will cause your HVAC system to work harder than should. If you feel a draft coming through the windows, it may be due to cracks and gaps that you cannot see. Instead of covering the windows with plastic insulation during the winter, it may be time to replace them. Once the windows are replaced, not only will your home be draft free, but you will no longer need to spend your Saturday afternoon installing expensive plastic insulation on the windows.

Higher than Usual Utility Bills

If you have noticed a drastic difference in the amount you are paying for heating and cooling your home this year, it usually means the windows aren’t doing a good job of insulating your home. When it comes to replacing the windows Muscatine homeowners may think it’s a cost that they can put off, it is important to note that the longer you put off replacing the windows, the higher your energy costs are going to get. New windows with two panes of glass can help to keep your energy costs low, which means that over time, the windows will practically pay for themselves.

Your Home is Loud

If it’s time to replace the windows Muscatine homeowners may notice that outside noises you didn’t here before are finding their way inside your home. If you are suddenly bothered by loud neighbors or loud traffic sounds, it typically means that inadequately sealed windows are to blame. Modern, double-paned windows will do an excellent job of keeping the noise outside where it belongs.
You Don’t Like the Look of Them
If you pull in the driveway and the first thing you notice is peeling paint, rot and rust on your windows, it’s a good indication that it’s time to replace them. Another common problem with windows Muscatine homeowners may notice is soft wood and other types of damage, which indicates signs of water damage. Updating the windows can give both the exterior and the interior of your home a fresh, new look.
If you aren’t sure whether your windows are ready to be replaced or not, contact BW Construction, we’ll be happy to come out and take a look at them and provide recommends on new styles that can help cure all of the problems you are currently having with your windows.
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