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Windows and Storm Window Panels
Late fall is a great time to clean the windows for the winter. Cleaning the windows will force you to look over each and every window on the home. Check for windows that have not been fully closed or have not been properly seated to their frames. This would include casement windows that after time can or will drag on the bottom edge of the frame and not allow for full locking of the latches. If your home has storm window panels make sure that after cleaning that they are pulled down fully and in place for the winter. Anything to reduce drafts will be a plus for energy savings and heat loss. Caulking repairs and touch-up should be noted at this time as well. First clean, then caulk. A high quality caulk should be used; check with your local hardware supplier, spending an additional $2 per tube will go the extra mile. Some of today’s caulking products are used on skyscrapers and high rises, so why not use it on your home.
Torn or damaged screens can at this time be removed for repairs without having to be on a tight time line to get them re-installed. It will reduce your wait time at the hardware store as well.
Check all windows where the thermo seal has broken or released on any of the windows. Contact the manufacture for your brand of windows – it should allow you to get a replacement glass. Most manufactures of windows now have either in house maintenance personnel to do the replacements or they have outside contractors who have been trained in their products to do the replacements of glass and sashes of their window products.
Late fall is a great time to clean the windows for the winter. Cleaning the windows will force you to look over each and every window on the home. Check for windows that have not been fully closed or have not been properly seated to their frames. This would include casement windows that after time can or will drag on the bottom edge of the frame and not allow for full locking of the latches. If your home has storm window panels make sure that after cleaning that they are pulled down fully and in place for the winter. Anything to reduce drafts will be a plus for energy savings and heat loss. Caulking repairs and touch-up should be noted at this time as well. First clean, then caulk. A high quality caulk should be used; check with your local hardware supplier, spending an additional $2 per tube will go the extra mile. Some of today’s caulking products are used on skyscrapers and high rises, so why not use it on your home.
Torn or damaged screens can at this time be removed for repairs without having to be on a tight time line to get them re-installed. It will reduce your wait time at the hardware store as well.
Check all windows where the thermo seal has broken or released on any of the windows. Contact the manufacture for your brand of windows – it should allow you to get a replacement glass. Most manufactures of windows now have either in house maintenance personnel to do the replacements or they have outside contractors who have been trained in their products to do the replacements of glass and sashes of their window products.