The Window Is Visibly Deteriorating — or No Longer Works Properly Some reasons for questioning a window are difficult to ignore. Its condition may have visibly changed. Frames or finishes can begin to show deterioration, components may no longer appear as they once did, or the window itself may have become increasingly difficult to use. […]
Tag Archives: Repair or Replace Windows
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Sep
Sep
Warning Sign One: Rooms Feel Draughty Around the Windows A room can be warm according to the thermostat and still feel uncomfortable beside a window. That experience is often described simply as a draught, but the sensation does not always identify the problem as neatly as the word suggests. There may be unwanted air movement […]
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Aug
Aug
Retrofit and Replacement Are Not Opposites When homeowners begin planning a low-energy renovation, the glazing conversation can quickly become binary: keep the existing windows or replace them with higher-performing ones. In reality, a well-considered retrofit can involve a much broader range of interventions. Depending on the building and the condition of individual openings, the options […]
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Aug
Aug
Age Is a Clue, Not a Diagnosis One of the easiest ways to judge ageing glazing is also one of the least reliable: looking at how old it is. Homeowners are often told that windows have a particular expected lifespan and that, once they approach a certain age, replacement should follow. In reality, chronological age […]