Keeping on top of window and door maintenance is important if you want your designs to function properly and withstand all types of seasonal weather.
Mitchell Glass crafts solutions using materials that make them low maintenance, but even they need a little bit of attention to boost their energy efficiency, security and performance.
Learn what form of maintenance will ensure that your windows and doors remain in a workable condition.
Scheduled Seasonal Maintenance
The UK has a unique climate, with all four seasons presenting challenges to windows and doors. Give them the best chance of coming through them by obeying a monthly, mid-season or end-of season maintenance routine.
Summer and winter are the most testing periods, with spring and autumn being when all the prep and prevention work needs putting in.
A proper inspection of windows and doors every 1-3 months should be enough to spot any issues that arise.
Warning Signs To Be Aware Of
Checking over designs is the best way of avoiding expensive repairs.
Condensation on windows typically occurs due to insufficient ventilation or seal failure. If a door sticks when you open and close it or a sliding track becomes clogged, that’s more of an operational fault. Noticeable frame, finish or glass damage hints at a serious material issue.
Recognising the warning signs will help you tackle them efficiently.
Hardware, Locks, and Moving Parts
Make a habit of lubricating door hinges each autumn so they don’t get stiff and clean sliding tracks to keep things working smoothly.
While great for keeping cold air out, door sweeps are prone to winter wear and can often need replacing, and we also suggest testing locks and handles in winter to detect any stiffening, which could put home security at risk.
Update window screens every year, normally around spring.
Repair vs Replace: What’s Best?
Issues relating to alignment or sliding track difficulties tend to be repairable, and worn or damaged seals need replacing immediately.
Retain functionality and safety by updating any old handles and locks.
It’s worth observing all the components in older window and door installations to save yourself the high cost of repairing them.
This is why Mitchell Glass advocates coming up with a maintenance plan to help windows and doors endure and hopefully avoid the need for repairs.
Our other advice is to invest in our low-maintenance windows and doors for an easier life. Get a quote and discover the long-term value of buying some.
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LOOKING TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?
We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
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