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1. Signs You Need to Replace
Windows and Doors

2. Every homeowner knows that there will come a time when
replacement windows and doors become part of their home
improvement plans. Most windows and doors have a pretty
long life span, but they won’t last forever.
Eventually, you’ll have to consider replacement windows and
doors, either individually or at the same time. Keep reading
to discover some telltale signs that your windows and doors
need to be replaced.

3. Does It Work Properly?
Improper operation is a sign for both windows and doors that
a replacement is on the horizon. Your windows and your
exterior doors create a barrier between you and the outside
world, and when they stop working properly, many of those
outside elements will be felt inside.
When your windows won’t open and close all the way, or your
door starts sticking and won’t close properly, call in an expert
to have a look.

4. Wind Is Getting Through
Everyone wants decent airflow in their home, but if the air is
coming in through closed windows and doors, it could be a
sign that you need a new one. If you can feel a draft through a
closed window or door, or you hold a lit candle near it and the
candle flickers, there’s a draft getting in.
Replacement windows and doors will stifle the breeze and
help you save money on your heating bills.

5. Signs of Decay
If the frames around your windows and doors are showing
signs of rot or decay, you are far away from replacement
windows and doors.
This is especially true of wooden frames, as the wood will
become soft and damp and encourage serious problems like
mold.

6. Doesn’t Fit the Style
Sometimes, the need for replacement windows and doors
doesn’t have to do with damage or wear on what you already
have. If you are doing a renovation or remodel and the
windows or doors don’t match with the new style you’ve
created, you might want to change things up.
Naturally, changing all the windows and doors can be costly,
but making gradual changes to catch up with the new style is
always an option if you can’t do it all at once.

7. Condensation or Frost Build-Up
Proper functioning windows and doors shouldn’t have a
build-up up of frost in cold weather or condensation at any
time. If you notice either of these on the inside of the glass,
you are in need of a repair or more likely a replacement.
Take the time to write down the conditions under which the
build-up occurred, then relay that information you your
window and door expert when you call.

8. Importance of Good Windows
It’s easy to ignore windows that you know are faulty, but it
isn’t wise. Some of the reasons that windows are so
important include:
 They reduced heating and cooling costs.
 They make the inside of the house more comfortable.
 They reduce the amount of noise coming in from outside.
 They help keep humidity levels higher in winter without
increasing condensation.

9. Importance of Good Doors
Doors may get a little less attention than windows when it
comes to energy loss, but they are still very important. Some
of the benefits of good doors include:
 Improved home security.
 Improved energy efficiency between the frame and the
door.
 Reduced heat flow through the house.

10. References
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/residential/renovate/wi
ndowsanddoors/7656
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.cmhc-
schl.gc.ca/en/co/renoho/refash/refash_022.cfm
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
http://homeguide123.com/articles/5_Signs_That_it_is_Tim
e_to_Replace_Your_Windows.html
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