Is It Time To Replace Your Windows?

When you’re a homeowner, renovations like replacing your windows might seem like a big job. For many of us, it’s tempting to make do with our current glazing, but there are several reasons why now might be the time to consider upgrading your windows. 

An obvious sign is if your current window frames are degraded, which means they no longer create a seal and therefore let draughts into your home. This could be seriously affecting the energy efficiency of your property and costing you more in heating bills. 

Depending on how old your home is, your existing window frames may have warped or become misaligned. Often the first sign that this has happened is that your windows are hard to open or close. Sometimes this can be fixed, but on other occasions the best solution will be replacing the windows in question. 

Timber frames are particularly prone to warping, so if this is a problem you’ve experienced you might want to consider switching to windows with aluminium frames to prevent this from happening again. 

Even if your windows appear in good condition, if they are more than ten years old it might be worth getting a window installer to take a look to see if new windows could add more than you imagine to your home.

It’s not just a case of updating the aesthetics. As the HomeOwners Alliance notes, glazing technology has moved on a long way in the past decade, which means modern windows often perform much better in terms of their energy efficiency. This means they will make your home more comfortable, as well as ensuring the exterior looks as good as possible. 

Of course, if you still have single-glazed windows anywhere in your property, start here. These types of windows are far less energy efficient than their double or triple-glazed counterparts. You’ll certainly notice a difference in the temperature of your home and your energy bills if you replace these with more modern glazing.