Yes, your home’s glass windows can weaken over time. CHC Glass & Mirror can replace your windows if they need it. Signs that they do include cracks, pits, constant fogging, and breaks. For example, if your windows fog constantly, they are no longer sealed and the inside and outside air is mixing. This can happen with double-pane windows when the different airs mix in between the two panes. Call us today if you need new windows in Duluth, GA. Here are contributing factors to this need.
Age
On average, your home’s windows should last between 15 and 20 years. If your windows are older than this, it’s time to replace them. The glass is more fragile because it has been putting up with the other things on our list. The windows have also likely lost their seal and have minor visible damage and some invisible damage. The panes can also warp as can the window frames, which will affect the seal around the window panes. To prevent this, plan to replace your windows every 20 years.
Climate
One of the forces that the windows must put up with is the climate in Duluth. The outside air and outdoor temperature can cause the windows to move slightly in their frames; they expand and contract. This puts pressure on the glass with each movement. We also have a humid climate here in Duluth, which causes the frames to expand and contract even more if they are made of wood. Over the years, this expansion and contraction due to the climate wears down the windows and frames.
Force
Another thing that will weaken your windows is force. For example, if you have a bad habit of closing the windows hard, you could actually break the glass once it has weakened enough. Your windows could also crack or break if you press on them too hard while you are cleaning them. It’s important to avoid applying force on your windows yourself because they get plenty of force from the…
Weather
That’s right. Your windows put up with a lot and all of these things weaken the glass. The sun beating on them throughout the summer, winter storms that include hail, windy days and nights, and even rain can wear down the windows over time, which, again, is why you need to replace them regularly. Mother Nature can unleash forces on your windows that have the potential to damage them.
Call CHC Glass & Mirror in Duluth, GA, today if it’s time to replace your home or business’ windows. We are custom glass manufacturers and we have the perfect windows for you.
