When Is the Best Time to Replace your Windows?

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  One of your most important responsibilities as a homeowner is maintenance. Conducting a thorough check of your home’s structural integrity should be done at least once a year to mitigate any issues that can potentially be detrimental if left further to neglect. One of these is your window setup.

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Just like any part of your home, your windows are subject to wear and tear. Fortunately, they don’t require replacements quite as often. This gives you reason to invest in high-quality replacements should you ever need one to increase the chances that they will last longer.

Common window issues that usually require replacements to remedy include windows that stick or are hard to open and shut and seeing brittle caulking on certain parts of your window. Other reasons can be purely aesthetic in nature, like getting replacements with a low-E coating to let more natural light into the home.

Whatever your reason may be, the natural next step you’d have to figure out is when to do the installations themselves. Now this is the tricky part.

Winter or Summer?

While it makes more sense to do the installations in fair weather, taking other factors into consideration may have you thinking otherwise. First, installations in summer or springtime are common, so companies will have multiple clients to attend to. Pricing also tends to be more aggressive during these seasons. But really, who wants to repair windows when it’s freezing out?

The truth is, installing windows off-season is not really unheard of. In fact, there are some great advantages to having it done when the cold is out. Despite these differences, window replacements can be done any time of the year, but for optimal results, warmer days are the most ideal.

Replace Windows When the Weather is Warm

Warm weather is ideal for window installments. That’s why many window-installation companies get most of their schedules and appointments during summer and spring. Longer days also provide the benefit of having the installation done sooner, but day length is not the only reason.

When doing repairs in winter, cold winds can easily enter your rooms, which will pump up your heating and rack up your utility payments. More so if you’re planning to replace more than just one window.

Additionally, caulk, the sealant that is used in installing windows, adheres much better when it is applied at temperatures between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Under cold weather conditions, caulk will have to be applied with silicone, thereby prolonging the process of installation.

And lastly, science. In cold weathers, some materials contract. So if you apply your sealants during winter, they have higher chances of cracking when the temperature rises.

Interestingly, however, caulk also doesn’t mix well if it’s very hot. So if you’re really going for the optimal weather, the peak of summer may not be a good idea either.

How to Prepare Your Window for Installation

To help hasten the process of installing your windows, prepare the area first. This will save the installers a lot of time, and you, the extra dollars.

Some of the things you can do to prepare the area include the following:

• Trimming the foliage, trees, and vines around the window. This will not only provide leeway for the installers to do their job, but will also prevent dust, pollens, and other materials from contaminating the caulk.
• To prevent damage to your window treatments, take them down. Ask your installers if some of the hardware can stay.
• Deactivate all your window sensors if your home is equipped with a security system.
• Have a clear path from the door to the window and remove all furniture on the way.
• Put your pets in another room, preferably far from the ongoing work.
• Buy some drop cloths to protect your furniture and fixtures from the dust, paint, and debris.

Final Word

To recap, here’s a breakdown of the benefits and drawbacks of window installation for each season.

Season	Advantage	Disadvantage
Summer or Spring	Days are longer, which means installation will require fewer days to finish. Sealants and materials are easier to work with.	Hard to schedule because most companies are busy.
Fall	Still have warmer days before the freezing cold makes installation more challenging.	Plenty of replacement requests from companies, making it hard to set a schedule. Wind coming into your home can encourage moisture buildup and put you and your loved ones at risk of respiratory illness.
Winter	Less exposure to allergens. Companies have fewer customers and are therefore more inclined to help you get down the cost. Easy to schedule.	The cold wind that comes into your home can rack up your utility bills. Sealants and materials are hard to work with.

Don’t forget to include some beautifying touches to your windows. Buy customized curtain rods that jive with the look and feel you have established for your interiors. If your need to replace windows is not urgent, you can definitely benefit from the savings of installing them in winter. Otherwise, your only problem is securing a schedule.

When choosing your installation service, always go for the ones with experience. Legitimate servicers often go with a website or has the portfolio to back them up. If you can find reviews and testimonials, that would be really helpful as well. And lastly, don’t forget to talk to your servicers about the details of installation. Ask for the types of materials to be used and see if you can avail of discounts.

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