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Signs That It's Time for Home Window Replacement
Date Added: May 12, 2011 02:47:53 AM
Author: Edwina Trevino
Category: News: Weather

Winter sure isn't what it used to be. From unusually rainy weather to the typically mild regional days actually being downright freezing, weather forecasters have taken a beating the last few years, and it's hard to know what to expect. In my hometown of Fremont, California (near Oakland), while the weather is relatively mild year-round, the temperatures can vary dramatically from day-to-day or even hour-to-hour. The important thing is to stay warm, and to stay air tight. The best way to do that is with window replacement, but how do you know if your windows truly need a make-over? Consider these tips for deciding whether it's time to get new windows. The major reason to invest in window replacement is if your windows are leaking air or water. One trick to determine leaks is to place your hand on the inside of the window on a cold or rainy day. Do you feel the cold coming in through the sides? Consider that cold leaking air to be money leaking out of your wallet every time you pay your energy bill. The cure for leaky windows is proper insulation, and the easiest way to ensure that is to just break down and invest in windows. Check the outside of your windows to make sure they're properly sealed. Most older homes are sealed by caulk, which can dry out and crack overtime, leaving your windows exposed. Old caulk need simply be removed and replaced with rubber silicon caulk. It's more flexible, and can better expand and contract with the changing of the seasons. Re-caulking your windows is inexpensive and may take care of the leaking job, allowing you to put off window replacement for several more years. Another way to spot leaky windows is to just give it a good look. Old windows can be obviously off their hinges, and may have been for so long that you take it for granted, at least until you open your monthly electric bill. Prior to the 1980s, wood windows were most common, and by now they've fallen apart. Vinyl window replacement can be much more efficient, drastically cutting down on heating and cooling expenses, as well as improving the look and comfort of the home. Ideally, you want windows with energy efficient glass that's better guarded against the elements. Glass by itself is not enough, as it's a good conductor of heat and the cold and can more easily allow unwanted temperatures to leak into your home. It's important to always look to have insulation between the glass for your window replacement in order to get the greatest cost benefits savings possible. Frank Eberle is the author of this article and man who is very familiar with Fremont windows and Oakland window replacement. Visit us: http://www.aaawindowsanddoors.com/ .
 
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