Bad Window Installation: Warning Signs to Look Out For

New windows should make your home more comfortable, but if they aren’t installed correctly, they’ll do just the opposite. Poorly installed windows can leave you with chilly drafts, damaging leaks, and high energy bills. Hiring a professional, highly skilled window contractor will ensure that all windows will be installed properly and correctly.

Professional local  roof repair  contractor, Larry Walty Roofing & Guttering Inc., shares various indications of a bad window installation that you can keep an eye out for. 

1. Strange Noises

Squeaking, creaking or cracking noises when you open or close the window are often the first signs of a bad installation. These sounds usually mean the window is too tight or loose, or that the hinges, stays, or other hardware were installed incorrectly.

2. Gaps

Gaps can cause air leaks that waste your heated or cooled indoor air and water leaks that damage your walls and floors. Smaller gaps can be corrected with shims, backer rods and caulk or expanding foam, but fixing large ones might require replacing the window entirely.

3. Drafty Windows

The moment you feel a breeze passing through your newly installed windows, you should realize that something’s not right. Contact your window and  commercial roofing contractors  right away.

4. Water Damage

When a window isn’t installed right, a casual rainstorm can become a problem. If your walls are covered in wallpaper, you’ll notice that it’s becoming yellowed, stained, or wrinkled.  Similarly, the paint will bubble and chip due to the moisture.

5. Operational Failure

Even if the other indications of a bad window installation fail to show, the operation of the window is essential in determining if it was put into place correctly.  A window that doesn’t open or close is no good at all, and what you paid to have the windows replaced should guarantee a functional window.

6. Foggy Windows

Between the panes of a double-pane window is a layer of inert argon gas that slows down heat conduction and improves your window’s energy efficiency. If the window’s seal breaks, this gas escapes and water vapor can seep in. The water vapor condenses into fog or water droplets between the panes of glass. 

7. Sloppy Caulking

Caulking acts as a seal, ensuring that the window is in place, looks professional, and retains the energy inside. It helps hold the frame together and is most definitely something that should be done right.

Larry Walty Roofing & Guttering Inc. is a residential and  commercial roof repair  service that provides expert gutter, window and siding replacement. We pour concrete and offer exterior painting services. Whatever you need for your home or business, we can help, so call us – There’s no roof too big, nor roof too small. Call 662-488-5149 or complete our  contact form  today to get a free estimate. We serve clients in Winfield, KS.

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