Maintenance of your windows to improve their durability

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Did you know that maintaining your windows can extend their lifespan? Window maintenance enhances their durability. Basically, a window has a lifespan of about 20 years. By maintaining them properly, their lifespan can be extended.

 

And if their condition worsens after several years, it is even possible to repair them. In the end, with good maintenance of your windows and repairing them if necessary, they could have a lifespan of more than 100 years!

 

Simple maintenance and cleaning actions, planned annually, can make a real difference. Here are our best tips!

 

Replace sealants

Our first door and window maintenance tip is to check their sealant. Caulking around the frames keeps your doors and windows watertight. If the caulking is cracked or peeled off, your windows lose their effectiveness.

 

Damaged caulking lets cold air, humidity and water in. Water infiltration can lead to major problems. Indeed, the entry of water into your home can lead to the appearance of three types of damage:

• Mushroom

• Mold

• Significant structural damage

 

We recommend checking the sealants once or twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. Indeed, temperature variations are largely responsible for the damage caused to your caulking. It is therefore common to see them appear after winter and summer.

 

If the caulking is in very poor condition, proceed with the application of new sealants.

 

Learn more about caulking services.

 

Verification of weatherstripping

Our second tip is to do an annual check of your weatherstripping.

 

What is weatherstripping?

Definition of weather stripping: Insulation gasket (felt, rubber or other material) used to seal openings and gaps and reduce heat loss.

 

As their name suggests, they help insulate your windows by reducing air infiltration. If the weatherstripping cracks or begins to come off, replace it.

 

To replace your weatherstripping yourself, you can get some at a hardware store. However, the range of choices could mislead you. Also, make sure you have the skills to replace them. If not, contact a professional.

 

Improperly installed weatherstripping could affect the performance of your windows:

 

• Loss of energy efficiency

• Feeling of discomfort

• Possibility of seeing localized frost

• Likelihood of smelling air leaks

 

Lubrication of mechanisms

The 3rd maintenance tip for your windows is to lubricate their mechanisms. When we talk about mechanisms, we are talking about all the hardware.

 

• Locks,

• Hinges,

• tracks,

• locks,

• Handles,

• Hinges,

• etc

 

Nothing is more annoying than a window that does not open properly or a squeaky door. Maintain your mechanisms every season to prevent rust and avoid having to replace them.

 

Humidity control

Window maintenance tip number 4 is to control humidity. Good moisture management allows you to avoid condensation problems. Fogged windows can cause many inconveniences.

 

To prevent condensation, you must attack the source of the problem. Here’s how:

 

1. Decrease the level of humidity in the air

It goes without saying: with less humidity, there is less condensation! Try to reduce the sources of humidity in your home and limit the use of your humidifier. Moreover, in some cases, it is even recommended to use a dehumidifier, in the case of a particularly humid basement.

 

2. Increase your ventilation

The renewal of the humid air present in your home is essential to counter the problem of condensation. Make sure your ventilation system is functional and that it is on when needed. In addition, try to maintain a good air distribution between all the rooms of your house. When the temperature allows it, do not hesitate to open the windows from time to time in order to ventilate more.

 

3. Make sure you maintain the right temperature

Admittedly, it is normal to see fog on the surface of double or triple panes. Make sure your heating system provides enough heat to all rooms in your home, that your walls are well insulated, and that your curtains and blinds are open when the weather is colder.

 

Learn more about window condensation.

 

Choose Basco Windows & Doors

Your doors and windows are made to last a long time. The installation of these and the maintenance provided have a big role to play in their durability. With the expertise of Basco Windows & Doors, you are guaranteed to have durable windows and services that meet your needs.

 

If you have any questions, write to us.

Otherwise, get your free quote now!