Water stains inside the house can be a source of dismay and anxiety for most homeowners. The presence of water indoors can lead to mold and mildew, rotten wood framing, expensive repairs and even poor indoor air quality. If you’re noticing water stains around your windows, one thing is for sure: you should find out the cause and work on a solution. Making fast repairs can prevent further damage, which could save your home from a number of health and safety problems.
Water stains can happen for lots of reasons. Sometimes water stains occur when the windows are left open for long periods, during rain storms and at other times of inclement weather. You’ll be able to tell if rain is the cause of the stains because the stains will be consistent in size around the sill. These stains are disappointing but easy to prevent: just clean up and shut your windows during inclement weather.
Sometimes water stains occur because the windows themselves are leaking. You’ll know this is the case if the windows are shut tight and locked and the stains are concentrated around the corners of the window frame. This is most often a problem with flashing and should be repaired before significant damage is done to the window or the supporting framing.
Finally, water stains can also be caused by condensation. If this is the cause, you’ll see stains around the sashes and on the sill. Condensation stains are often most noticeable around kitchen and bathroom windows. If you regularly see condensation on your windows at home, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually start to see stains. You can reduce condensation in your home by running the vents after cooking and bathing, running a dehumidifier in the winter, and by improving ventilation in your home.
If you think that your windows might be leaking, get an inspection from an experienced window professional who can identify the source of the stains and suggest a repair or replacement. One leak from one window can easily be fixed. If many windows are leaking, it could be that your windows were improperly installed, or a defect in your windows or flashing is allowing water intrusion into your home. Either way, an inspection from a professional will reveal these troubles. After the inspection, your window professional can recommend solutions – whether that’s all new windows, or a repair.
Windows can last decades, but here are some things to look for to help determine if it may be time to replace them. Frequent repairs, poor functionality, and poor energy efficiency are all signs that it’s time to install new windows in your home. Small repairs may be worthwhile, but if your windows need major repairs in order to work properly once again, it may time to replace.
One thing is for sure: when it’s time to replace your windows, it’s important to install a product that’s protected by a strong warranty. Renewal by Andersen of Long Island’s windows are protected by one of the best warranties in the business. When you install Renewal by Andersen windows in your home, you’ll have the benefit of a 20 year transferrable warranty with an easy claims process. To get started with your window replacement, contact Renewal by Andersen of Long Island at (866) 609-5033 or fill in the short form on this page to make an appointment for a free consultation.
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