A leaking window is no small concern. What might seem like a simple and isolated problem can actually affect your well-being and your home’s structural integrity as well. Here’s how to find and fix window leaks throughout your home.
Signs of condensation and moisture retention may mean you have a leaky window. Even during severe weather, a properly installed window should not have water penetrating through it and into your home.
Look at the areas adjacent to your windows. Water stains or evidence of mold growth can also mean your windows are defective. This is especially concerning because mold growth can affect your indoor air quality and, subsequently, your health.
Check your energy consumption. If you notice an increase in your heating and cooling bills, and can find no way to justify it, there is a good chance that your home is not as well-insulated as it used to be. Leaking windows can contribute to such a problem, too.
Don’t try to fix your leaking windows yourself. Hire professionals like Renewal by Andersen® of San Francisco to do a thorough inspection of your windows so they can determine how much damage you have. If replacement windows become a necessity, you can ask their guidance on which might fit your home best.
Place importance on prevention as well, and try to anticipate problems before they actually happen. Get regular inspections done in your home. Have all parts of your windows checked for potential problems, including your window panes, frames and hardware.
Save your home from deterioration and install replacement windows from Renewal by Andersen of San Francisco. Our windows are made with High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass as well as Fibrex® material frames covered by a 20-year limited warranty. Call (866) 609-5033, or fill out our form for an estimate request. If you have a home in San Francisco, CA, we look forward to hearing from you.
