WINDOW REPLACEMENT OKC

Window Damage Signs

Below are a few indicators that it’s time to replace your windows.

Condensation

How to identify a cracked window seal is a common question.

It may be an issue if you see condensation inside your windows. Condensation may develop due to the passage of heat or cold via the metal spacer separating the glass panes. Changing to windows with a foam spacer can help resolve this problem.

Additionally, high levels of humidity in your house may cause condensation. To let heat escape, use vents, and exhaust fans.

However, seeing it in between the glass panes is all but a guarantee that the seals have been broken. In virtually all circumstances, replacing seals necessitates removing the whole window frame. It’s a significant task, and now would be a great time to replace them entirely. All you need may be new seals.

The failure, however, may have been brought on by a broken or weak frame. It is nearly always best to replace outdated wooden frames if you have any. Modern window frames, which are more robust and do not deteriorate over time, seldom have this issue.

Warm or Cold Drafts

Living in a chilly, drafty home may be uncomfortable, especially in the winter. Additionally, it’s a clear sign that your windows require an upgrade.

Naturally, older windows are among the first areas where gaps may appear. Outside air will ultimately find its way inside because glass warps with time, and rubber gaskets and adhesives lose effectiveness.

Wintertime makes it simpler to detect when a chilly draft crosses your shoulders. However, during the summer, you could see ants trying to enter via a gap in the window frame.

In either case, these are undeniable indications that your present windows need to be replaced since they have seen better days.

The Glass is Hot or Cold to the Touch

Drafty windows are mostly a thing of the past thanks to new materials. The same is true for windows that allow the outside temperature to enter your house.

The typical double pane of glass for external windows should keep the heat and cold out if it is made of high-quality materials and has functional seals.

You can probably tell whether the inner pane is exposed to external temps if you touch it, and it feels that way. That is almost a guarantee that your seals have been broken and your windows are no longer functioning correctly.

Broken or Cracked Panes and Frames

It might not seem like a huge deal when you first detect a little fracture in the frame. However, it would be best to fix fractured edges before they spread.

This is particularly true if the window opens and shuts since it will be more likely to shatter when in use or while supporting its weight when it is open. Frames with cracks can occasionally be fixed, but this seldom results in a full recovery of their original strength.

The best course of action is often to replace the frame. Your windows could have gone out of style based on their age. A sash replacement option is available under warranty; however, labor and installation fees are not covered.

This results from the window sash’s distinct construction, paint color, and profile. Because of this, the restored windows will not appear like the other windows in your house.

On the other hand, a broken window pane is a significant problem that must be fixed immediately. Sometimes it is possible to repair a damaged piece of glass, but the finished product will still be inferior to a brand-new window.

My name is Cory Belter, and I am the founder of Belter Roofing and Construction.

Belter Roofing is a family-owned and operated business founded on faith, family, and service principles. Our family has long been a part of Oklahoma’s cultural fabric, and we have worked extensively with residents, businesses, and local churches.

We are Oklahoma roofers who are as proud of our work as we are of our surname. When you expect better, call Belter.