Windows and exterior doors continually breakdown due to the wear and tear coming from constant use and exposure to the weather. Failure to many parts including weather-stripping and hardware come from being open to the elements. Repairs can be inexpensive and may not give results that last very long. Replacement may be costly, however the monetary savings in energy use, provide a more comfortable home and add value to the resale.
Common Situations
Some important areas of consideration include:
• Style and design — you may wish to change the style of your home through new doors and windows. Adding new windows in areas that may not already have windows or changing a solid door for a more modern style with side windows could improve natural lighting.
• Components and hardware — moving parts for windows and doors wear out over time as well as the seals may have gone faulty due to the harsh elements and age. Security may not be as efficient as it was when the doors and windows were first installed.
• Structural problems — settling of your home or other structural troubles may affect the overall operation of your doors or windows. Changing locations or the size of these items may also involve modifications structurally which add to the cost.
• Moisture — this can cause things like mold growth which has health risks as well and will not necessarily disappear with replacement. There are other factors to be looked at and changed when this type of problem has become known.
• Heating and ventilation — glass areas facing the sun may allow too much heat through as well as the cold in the winter months. Low E and Argon filled windows would help with this type of problem.
To see more on how to have “Healthy Housing” go the CMHC website if you are interested in a quote to renovate your windows and doors give TnGc your Kamloops Home Renovation Contractor a call.
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