Your window’s seal holds air in between glass panels. Its role is to reduce the escape of heat from your home and to prevent the occurence of drafts in your home. With a broken window seal, you will notice a difference in the temperatures of your home which can contribute to changes with your HVAC system. There are multiple reasons why your window’s seal, including the following:
1. Age
All parts and items in your home are bound to age up and deteriorate. One of them is your window seal. This is especially noticeable if its method of weather protection is already old. The older the model, the more likely it’s going to fail. But don’t worry because a simple updating on your window’s weatherstripping or replacement of your windows can fix the problem easily.
2. Elements
Your window seals are designed to withstand the elements since your windows protect you from them. However, there’s a limit to how much they can take. Large volumes of rain on a regular basis can eventually enter behind your window seal and cause it to lift. In turn, your seals will soon fail since they are no longer flush to the window frame. In this case, a window replacement is something you may do to make sure that your windows will protect you further.
3. Maintenance
Like everything else, your window seals need maintenance. This is to make sure that they are always performing at their best and to address any minor issues before they become big. Your window technicians will also include your window seals during a window inspection.
The best approach you can take when you experience window seal failure is to replace your windows immediately. This is because failing windows tend to make your home less energy-efficient, making your energy bills rise.
When choosing to replace your windows, you can rely on the stellar service provided by Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco. With our High Performance™ Low-E4® glass and Fibrex® frames, you will certainly get improved energy efficiency and windows in your home. Call us now at (866) 609-5033, or fill out our contact form for a free consultation. We serve clients in and around San Francisco.
