Depending on where you live, building codes stipulate that 10 to 20 percent of a room’s floor area should be equal to the window size.
When you add that up in an entire house, that is a lot of window space. If you compare your house to the human body, it means your windows are a major organ.
With all that window space, it’s unsurprising that some things can go wrong with your windows. In this article, we’ll take you through 7 common types of window repairs. It’s important to spot and repair these window problems because your windows play a vital part in your home’s energy efficiency and security.
Keep reading to learn more.
1. Cracked Pane
The extent to which your windowpane is cracked will influence how it is repaired. The good news is that you may not need to replace the entire pane or window. If it is a small crack, several glass repair options are available, such as using a sticky mesh or an epoxy resin, which is well known for its adhesive properties.
If the crack has spread, then it will only get worse and temporary measures will not suffice. You will need to replace the window pane. Damaged broken window glass can be dangerous, so you should get them repaired soon.
2. Moisture Penetration
With the change in daily temperature and throughout the seasons, your windows will expand and contract. Over time that may lead to wear and tear on the seals around the glass in your windows. In turn, that can lead to moisture penetration.
This may not be devastating, but it depends on what extent it is happening and what material your window frame is made from. Wooden window frames are a popular choice in many areas because they look attractive. If water gets into the wood, it will cause problems.
3. Sticky Windows
Common window repairs include sticky windows. Some people don’t know they even have sticky windows because it may be a window that they never open. Or it could be that it is overlooked through the winter months but becomes a bigger problem in the summer.
Sticky windows can happen after they’ve been painted because as the paint dries, it unintentionally seals the windows. Other causes are associated with the wood swelling from temperature changes or water getting into the wood itself.
4. Signs of Rot
Rotten windows are a disaster. Hopefully, you will spot small signs of rot in the window frame before it becomes too extensive. The bottom line with wood is that it needs maintenance.
Wood that is outside must face the harsh elements. Wood is a beautiful natural material that, when properly treated and maintained, will last a long time. However, suppose it is neglected, and water enters the wood cells. In that case, it is only a matter of time before it starts to rot, and eventually, the whole frame will need replacing.
5. Drafty Windows
This may not even register as a problem depending on where you live. Yet, for many people, there is nothing more annoying than drafty windows. They tend to be in older homes and are related to things like the walls are not aligned or straight.
If the window frame is not properly aligned and sealed in some way, then the air outside will find its way in. A window professional can work out the underlying problem and offer the best solution.
6. Mold on Adjacent Walls
If you spot mold on adjacent walls, you should contact a window repair company. Your first thought might be that water penetrates the walls from the floor or foundations. There may be a reason to think like that but don’t forget that water can penetrate windows and run off into the nearest structure.
The result is that the window itself may appear ok. This is because most of the water drains away from the window and causes problems elsewhere. So, before you get a builder, consider consulting a window professional.
7. Blown Double Glazing
The whole purpose of double-glazing windows is to have a window that insulates the inside from the outside using a vacuum between two pieces of glass. This clever design improves sound insulation and heat insulation. However, if the vacuum is compromised somehow, all those benefits are either lost completely or diminished.
If you see moisture on the inside of the window within the insulated gap, then that is a sign that your double glazing has blown. Air and moisture, with it, are getting into the gap. Another sign is that the inside of your windows fog over at certain times of the day.
Once again, this will need professional help to repair. Depending on your window’s warranty and budget, a few options may exist. Either way, you must choose a window glass repair service to help.
Expert Window Repairs
In this article, you’ve read about seven common types of window repairs. Depending on how you feel about the damage to the window, leaving the matter for another time is tempting. That is a false economy.
Your windows are such an important part of your home and their energy efficiency that what you save on basic window repairs, you will waste on inefficient energy use. It is smart to call in expert help.
Contact us at 613-519-317. Email us at ottawa@windowmedics.com with your question or an inquiry about our window glass repair and restoration services, and we’ll be glad to help.
