Knowing when it’s time to replace your windows or get them repaired isn’t always going to be obvious. At times getting your old windows can be a wise decision but at others the repair cost of window glass alone could equal the price of a new set of windows if it’s too difficult to remove the panes from the sashes. However, you can look for one or more of the following signs to understand you need a replacement and not a repair. And still if the confusion persists, professionals at our Windows Shop at Cascais will help you understand and decide the same. We offer repair of windows as well as Substituição de janelas antigas/velhas em Portugal as per client’s need and budget.
Rotting Wood
Windows with poor paint jobs lead to rots. As the paint wears off or cracks in certain spots, water seeps in and molds start to form. This can travel far when begins not only spoiling the look but can also cause a stink and weaken the frame joints. In most cases, the cost of repairing the wood or replacing certain parts costs more than a new window set. You should replace windows with rotten wood.
Fade Protection
If your furniture, rugs and carpeting has begun fading, it means your windows are not doing their job of keeping harmful UV rays out of your home. Replacing your old windows with new ones can protect this organic household items and increases life of all your furniture and furnishings. You can opt for Vidros de controle solar na nossa loja de janelas em Cascais to serve the purpose in rooms that get direct sunlight for longer hours.
Maintain Consistent Indoor Temperatures
New, energy efficient windows will assist in blocking up to 70% of solar heat gain, helping you keep your home consistently cool and keeping your HVAC system working efficiently.
Increase the value of your home
By replacing windows with trendy and efficient ones, you can recreate the whole design of your home, without the costly investment of complete furnishing or construction renovations. This not only makes you feel good but also increase the value of your home.
Your room feels small and gets too dark
To give a spacious and bright look to your small room, try going for more windows or at least bigger wider windows. Having more than one window in a room gives the impression of more space and the larger the window you install, the more spacious the room seems.
Difficulty in opening and closing the windows
At times due to multiple layers of paint bridging the sash and frame, holding the two together or the sash come off track or the like can make it very difficult to operate the window. Also if your windows slam shutting, you would not want to take the risk or broken shattered glass on a window closing down. Its time you go for a window replacement.
Broken Panes and seals
This can be due to water seepage and condensation or even harsh storms. Even extended use of abrasive chemicals or cleaners can make your glass or panes weak. In any case, it does need a change. Broken seals are among the more irreversible problems along windows as a whole.
Replacement Windows are an Eco-friendly Option
With the availability of double–paned, Energy Star–rated windows, rooms are better insulated. These windows are less liable to leak warmth in the winter or leak air-conditioned air during summer months .This not only allows you to ease up on your HVAC system, also there’s less of a carbon footprint emitted from your house. This can be especially important in climates where temperatures are exceedingly hot or cold, depending on the time of the year.
Maintain privacy and security
Modern windows are made of higher quality hardware that is close to impossible to open from outside. Laminated glass windows offer ideal security for your home/workplace. Multi-point locks also offer added strength and protection. Also replacing single paned glass with dual or multi paned will help keep the outside noise from entering the room and disturbing you.
You could be facing some or the other issue from the above or any problem not stated here, please feel free to contact us for any discussion or assistance in your Substituição de janelas ou reparação de janelas em Portugal.