The windows in a house can become worn out or damaged by water, pests, dry rot, hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, or just age. When that happens, it is time to consider installing replacement windows. New windows can enhance the appearance of your house, eliminate drafts, and make your home more energy-efficient, which can reduce your heating and cooling bills throughout the year.
When Can Windows Be Replaced?
One of the most important questions homeowners have when they are thinking about replacing their windows is when they should have it done. Windows can be replaced at any time of the year, even the winter, but the conditions might not be ideal. Cold temperatures and moisture from rain, snow, and ice can cause caulking to not set as well as it would in warm and dry weather.
If you can, it is better to replace your windows during a season with more moderate weather, such as spring or summer. This will help the installers ensure that the windows get a tight seal. It will also minimize the amount of cold air and moisture that get into your house during the installation process. The window installers will work to minimize the effects that the weather has on the interior of your house whenever they install your windows, but this is much easier to do in moderate weather.
Schedule Your Window Replacement Early
Keep in mind that other homeowners are probably also thinking about replacing their windows in the spring and summer. If you need to schedule a window replacement project, it is best to call and set it up as early in the season as possible so you can make sure you are able to get the work done. Window installation contractors are often busy in the spring and summer, and you may have to wait. Your installation may even have to be pushed back to the fall. You can still get professionally installed and energy-efficient windows, but the conditions might be less than ideal.
If your windows are drafty, you should get them replaced before winter to make your home more energy-efficient and reduce your heating bills. Even if you have to get them replaced in the fall and the weather is cold, it is still better than putting it off until the following spring and dealing with drafts all winter long.
Replacing all of the windows in your house will probably take a few days. The installers will work to minimize the amount of disruption to your schedule and the effects of the weather on the inside of your house.
Aladdin has installed vinyl replacement windows for many homeowners across Connecticut. If you would like to improve your home’s energy efficiency, one of the best ways to do that is to replace the windows.