Proper Window Installation; Suppose you purchased a house only to find out that the windows aren’t in the best shape you thought they’d be. Or suppose that you recently got new windows, and the contractor did a shoddy job. Either way, you don’t want to wait for extreme weather conditions to determine that your windows have an issue.
Here are five telltale signs when your windows installation is incorrect.
There Are Gaps between the Frame and Walls or between the Sill and the Frame
If there are gaps between the windowsill, wall, and window frame, it’s a sign that the window contractor didn’t correctly measure the window and its frame from inside the house before installation. To prevent that, your contractor must build a customized window that fits snugly inside the frame, leaving no gaps for wind or water to pass through.
Your Energy Bills Are Increasing
Primarily Windows are used to protect you from harsh weather conditions. If you feel your home is uncomfortable and winds are entering your home through slits between the window and its frame, it isn’t a good sign.
Bad Sing
Another bad sign is a sudden spike in the heating and cooling bills. Leaking air can decrease your home’s energy efficiency as your HVAC system will have to work twice as much to make up for the lost energy.
Not properly installing your window, will lead to irregularities in the indoor temperature.
Foggy Windowpanes
Condensation occurs when hot and cold air meets to form water vapors. If you notice condensation or fog between the windowpanes, it’s a sign that the internal and external temperatures are meeting. In this case, you must immediately call a home window glass repair company to look into the issue and avoid paying high energy bills.
You’re Noticing Signs of Leakage and Water Damage
Leakage and water damage signs include sagging walls, peeling paint, powdery web-like black spots (mold), and rotting wood along the sill, window frame, and walls near the window. You may also smell a foul wet stench. If you notice these signs, it’s clear that water enters your house through spaces between the windows because of poor installation.
Sashes Are Difficult to Open
Sashes on new windows operate smoothly. They open without sticking up or creaking. If that’s not the case, your window sashes may be bigger or smaller than the window. This can lead to air infiltration, mildew, and leaks in the long run
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