As a homeowner, you have to keep tabs on all of the various parts of your home so you can ensure things are working right. If something goes wrong, you might need to call for repairs or get something replaced. Your Sunnyvale, CA windows are important to the overall integrity of your home. They keep you warm, cool, safe, comfortable, and secure, among other things. They also can look great while doing all that. If they’re in good shape, that is. If you’re not a professional, it can be hard to figure out if the windows are in good shape or not, but there are some things that make it obvious, even for amateurs. Here are a few cues to watch for that tell you your windows have seen better days.
Outright Damage
If your windows are damaged, you may very well be able to see it with your own eyes. When your windows warp, rot, rust, or have damage in any other way, you might be able to repair some things. But there are others that are simply easier to replace. If the damage has happened naturally over time, it’s harder to fix than when a baseball hits a pane of glass. If the damage has been occurring for a while and you’re just now taking note, replacements are probably in order.
High Energy Bills
Everyone keeps an eye on their bills because they have to pay them every month. You know what the bill cost last month and you know it’s higher this month. IT’s expensive to run a household that doesn’t have efficient windows. If there are air leaks around your windows, even if you don’t notice the drafts in the room, you’ll notice the energy bills rising. Replacing windows is the only option that makes sense if repairs like re-caulking can’t completely take care of the issue.
Old World Style
Windows look different today than they did decades ago. They have much larger glass spaces and much smaller frames and they are streamlined in a number of ways. All while giving homes more efficiency than ever before. If your windows don’t fit into the look of your house any longer, you’ll know it. And even standard upgrades will look better and give you further efficiency options.
If you aren’t sure if you need new windows in Sunnyvale, CA or not, you can call the professionals at The Screen Shop at (408) 295-7384. We’re happy to offer you a free in-home consultation during which we’ll inspect your old windows and let you know if replacements are in your best interest. We don’t tell clients to do something we wouldn’t do on our own homes. We treat your home like our own and we want nothing but the best for your family. If you want to take a look at windows or ask questions in person, fell free to stop by our showroom at 601 Hamline St San Jose, CA 95110. We’re here to help you all the way through the process.