Keeping up with all of the components of a home can feel like an overwhelming undertaking, but it is worth it in the end. Among the most important and essential parts of any home are the windows. The longer that you have the windows in your home, the more wear and tear they will undergo. You need to make sure that you perform routine checks on your windows to make sure they stay in good working order. The following are a few signs to look for that will let you know that you need new Windows in your Livingston home.
Missing or Rotten Trim
The first sign that you will start to notice when it is time to replace your windows is missing or damaged trim. Usually, if the trim around the windows is turning a brownish colour, then it is safe to assume that there is moisture getting behind it. The longer that this situation is allowed to persist, the more damage you will have to contend with. As soon as you start to notice that the trim around the windows is becoming damaged, you need to call in a local glass company to replace the windows.
A Total Lack of Insulation
Another very noticeable sign that your windows are in need of replacing is a noticeable lack of insulation. Usually, you can tell when a window is lacking insulation because it has a noticeable draft. Over the years, the insulation that is in the windows will begin to wear away and will provide less protection for your home. The more air that is allowed to escape through your poorly insulated windows, the more money you will have to pay on energy bills. Instead of having to pay more money out each month, you need to get the old windows in your home replaced.
Noticeable Cloudiness
Yet another very common sign that your windows are in need of replacing is cloudiness in between the panes of glass. Usually, this cloudiness is caused by moisture getting in the window due to poor insulation or broken glass. If the moisture is getting in the glass of the window, it is safe to assume that it is getting in to the wood around your window as well. The longer that you wait to get repairs in a situation like this, the more money you will have to pay to fix the damages.
Edinburgh Glass & Glazing installs a range of windows to choose the right one, for home & business owners across the Livingston, UK.
