Retaining heat in a business or a home during the cold months to keep it warm, and cold air during the hot months to keep it cool are not exclusively due to the efficiency of a heating or a cooling system. Windows can either add to the effectiveness of a heating and cooling system, or they can decrease these systems ability to perform their duties. To a lay person, the signs of a deficient window may not be as apparent as it would be to a professional. Here are four reasons why Windows in New Jersey may need to be replaced.
Although doors are primarily used for entering and exiting a building, a window is an added safety measure in the event of a fire, a flood, or any circumstance in which another exit is needed in the event of an emergency. Windows that do not open or close correctly or need a stick to hold them open as well as windows that are painted shut, need to be replaced with a fully functioning window.
Though it may seem unrelated, paint that is peeling on the exterior of a building may be caused by low quality windows such as single-pane windows. Moisture is able to travel through these windows and back out to the exterior causing the paint to peel and flake. Replacing these windows with energy efficient windows will eliminate the moisture and the humidity being released onto the exterior.
It may seem harmless to see children scribbling on a window that is covered in frost or ice. It is not uncommon to see this during the holidays or when there is a storm outside, and the family is gathered inside. However, the underlying reason for this type of buildup on a window is improper insulation or deterioration, especially for windows that are inexpensive.
Windows should provide a certain amount of noise reduction. If outside noises are easily heard within a home or a building, installing new windows with insulating glass will do the trick. They will provide more thermal protection and will significantly reduce noise inside.
Windows serve a variety of functions. They provide a view of the outside world, they allow fresh air to come in and they aid in keeping a perfect temperature inside a structure as the weather fluctuates. Installing new windows is more cost-effective than tolerating windows that are not providing the protection they are capable of.
