It’s true when people say that doors and windows are the eyes to a house. They can make or break the appearance of your home. People who install windows and doors need to pay attention to 4 common problems that can cause accidents.
Pay attention to 4 common problems
The first problem is insufficient insulation value for outside walls where there are often little rooms like verandas, porches, balconies, etc. The temperatures in these places change greatly between daytime and nighttime; it gets colder at night than during the day by about 6 degrees Celsius (10 degrees Fahrenheit). Good quality doors and window frames must keep heat inside, but also withstand large temperature differences without warping or deformation (although wood-frame houses aren’t expected to be heated below freezing point). An increasing number of houses nowadays are made by using metal-frame windows and doors, which are more durable.
The second problem is low air infiltration resistance. Thus, there is a serious need for energy conservation to lower energy consumption. To reduce door air infiltration resistance, make sure the door has no cracks or crevices where air can leak in. Also, check to make sure the weather-stripping at the edges of the door does not have holes that allow air through it. You should install them at high moisture places or places that are frequently exposed to wind, such as in front entrances, etc.
The third problem relates to window failure due to improper installation during the construction process. This happens when nails are driven into frames near corners instead of between corners so they won’t be visible from the inside. So before the installation, you have to check if the corners are secured with metal plates.
In addition, there is a problem concerning vinyl windows whose frames split due to external impact, such as strong wind hitting during storms, etc. The cause for this kind of accident is that recycled plastics used in manufacturing shrink much more than those long-used for high quality vinyl windows. Thus, door and window frames easily crack just after a few years. This usually happens where the colour of the door and window frame are different because it’s difficult for people to notice a tiny change in colour, which immediately indicates something wrong with the products. You should ask your installer to identify the right material for your house’s door and window frames to ensure their long-term use.
The above is a brief review of the four common problems with doors and windows in order to help you prevent an accident from occurring in a place that should be safe. Keep your home warm, dry, secure, and well ventilated by choosing high quality doors and windows that match each other perfectly! If you are looking for a reliable vinyl window replacement company, then be sure to get in touch with VR Windows and Doors. Whether you want casement, awning or bay windows, we’ve got you covered. Call us today at (416) 717-2730.
