Six signs you need to replace your windows or doors
Questioning whether or not to take the plunge and invest in your windows or doors is a big decision for many families and businesses.
The costs can seem insurmountable, while you look at the list of endless benefits. Better insulation, warmer homes, eliminating the risk of damp and mould, potentially bringing in more light or air circulation through a change in design and reducing noise pollution from the outdoors too. It is hard when to know that you need to take the leap, so this blog has been written to be a helpful guide in this process. You can use it as a checklist to help weigh up your options, exploring the issues you are facing and seeing how it compare to the list of benefits investment will bring.
The end of the blog also shows how we can help. The financial investment can be the only factor preventing the installation of windows and doors which has meant that we have finance options that will help you to make this key investment in your property while managing the financial load too.
1. Opening or closing them has become difficult.
Safety is crucial here. Not only might this be a sign of a lack of seal and therefore the chance for the insulation to be compromised, but it is also important to remember that windows are there as an escape route in case of emergency. Keeping your family or your team of staff safe is a key consideration and this issue is certainly one you can’t ignore.
2. Drafts can be felt coming in around the window or door and noise pollution from outside is evident and your energy usage has risen.
Your windows are there to serve an important function. Insulation issues can hit you right in your energy bills and we all know this is a key factor in managing the health of your finances. The impact of noise pollution can often have a ‘creeping’ effect on us. As windows degrade over time, noise gradually increases over time, and you may not really be noticing the distraction or impact on your focus this may be having. Once you have new windows again, you will be wondering how you ever got anything done!
3. Visible damage; chipping, deterioration or water stains on or around the window.
That first impression of your home is an important one for future buyers, or if you have friends or family who are likely to make a comment!
For business premises, it is often a detail that is unconsidered, but like wheels on a car (if they’re clean, the rest of the car looks better!) windows have a key impact on the impression of a building to your clients and customers.
4. Single Pane Windows in need of an update
There is a very good chance that your house was built before 1970 and still has its original windows at are made of single-pane glass. Today’s window standards are made from double, or triple-pane glass. Single-pane glass windows are often sub-standard, drafty, and occasionally unsafe.
5. Hard to Clean.
Has cleaning your windows become a major hassle? There are many features in new windows that make cleaning a snap, saving you time and energy as you work to maintain the aesthetic presentation of your building.
6. Replacement parts are hard to find or have been discontinued.
This is a sure sign that it’s time to invest. If something breaks, your windows can not only lose their insultation and look untidy, but it can also mean that they become unsafe. If you are unable to fix them due to unavailable parts, you will be left with unsafe windows until you arrange to have new windows installed.
How do you manage the costs of installing new windows and doors?
The first way to manage your project costs is to understand the costs involved from the outset. Our free, no obligation quotation will help you align with your budget expectations before you explore the finer stages of purchasing new windows and doors for your home or work premises.
Our customer service
As soon as you contact our team, you will see immediately that we value each customer as an individual, active encouragement for feedback has been accelerated and we are always seeking insight into areas of improvement.
As windows and doors installation specialists, we are always striving to provide the best possible experience from point of sale to the completion of the installation. We are constantly investing in our team and the subsequent infrastructure of our company. Due to a substantial increase in market share we have recruited strategically people that will bring value to the business and each of our customers, bring your value for money through the experience and expertise of the team.
3D Windows (HFD) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FRN 918108. We act as a credit broker not a lender and offer finance from a panel of lenders
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Email - info@3d-windows.co.uk
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