After all of the spring showers, it makes sense that you would take the time during the summer to clean up your home's windows. Aside from cleaning them, though, you should also take this time to perform an inspection of your windows to determine if any repairs are needed or if the windows need to be replaced completely. If you are not certain what you should be looking for during your inspection, keep reading below.
Cracked Glass
Regardless of whether it is from a piece of hail from a storm or a wandering baseball, your window may have suffered from a crack at one point or another. While small cracks may not be that visually unappealing, they will create a leak, which makes it difficult to properly control the indoor temperature, forcing your heating and air conditioning system to work overtime. In addition, a small crack will gradually grow in size over time with even a small amount of pressure, which will put the entire window at risk of breaking and shattering, which is a serious safety hazard.
Fogginess
If you notice that your windows are a bit foggy when you look out of them, it may be a sign that the seal between the panes of glass has broken. This is actually pretty common over an extended period of time. When this happens, debris particles will begin to condense in between the glass panes, blocking your view. In addition, the rupture will reduce the overall insulation value, which will allow air to escape from the window easier.
Problems with Opening and Closing
As you perform your inspection, your window may look completely fine. However, you should try to open and close the window, along with testing the window lock. If you seem to have a little bit of trouble opening or closing the window, or if the window feels jammed in any way, the window may be warped, or the frame could be trying to break down. In either instance, you may be losing air through the window or leaving yourself vulnerable to a burglary.
When you clean up your windows and inspect them during the summer or any other time of year and notice any of the aforementioned issues or other issues, it is recommended to speak with a professional window contractor and schedule a more thorough inspection and possible repairs or replacement. For more information, contact a company like Window Innovations.
