While doors and windows are designed to last for a long time, the day will come when you need to replace all or at least some of them. The trick is to know when that day has arrived. When it does, a quick call to the team at Mississauga Canadian Choice Windows & Doors will put you on the path to finding the ideal replacements. Here are some reasons why you should consider making that call today.
The Doors Stick
While most homes do settle a little as the years pass, interior and exterior doors continue to fit properly into their frames. If you have one or more doors that are sticking, the issue may be something other than some slight shifting. The issue could be materials that have warped and no longer allow for easy opening or closing.
If that’s the case, it’s time to invest in new doors. A professional will ensure they are cut to fit the door frame so the fit is snug enough to prevent air seepage while still allowing you to open and close the door with ease.
The Windows Won’t Stay Open
Window sashes that won’t remain raised when you want to let some air in can be frustrating. Even if you have something to prop a sash in the open position there’s always the potential for that prop to slip. If that happens, the sash could come crashing down. That’s not something you want to deal with just to let in a little air.
Unless the windows can be repaired, the most practical move is to replace them. Talk with a professional about going with a design that’s easy to open and close, and that will stay in position until you decide to change it. From the day those new windows are installed, you will enjoy being in complete control of how they work.
No Amount of Cosmetic Work Makes Them Look Better
You’ve scraped, sanded, painted and done a few other things to those doors and windows. Despite your best efforts, they still look worn out. That’s not just apparent up close. Their appearance, even after a fresh coat of paint, still looks old and unkempt from the curb.
Now is the time to stop wasting money trying to improve the looks of something that is past its prime. A visit by an expert from Canadian Choice Custom Windows will help you explore different replacement options and settle on selections that work perfectly and help enhance the curb appeal of the home. Once the work is done and you see how nice the windows and exterior doors look, you’ll know it was money well spent.
You Don’t Feel Safe in Your Own Home
Appearance and function do matter. The same is true for home security. You want to feel as if the doors and windows provide a certain amount of protection from potential intruders. That’s not easy to feel if the doors and windows are deteriorated and fail to work properly.
When you look into new windows and doors, do go with options that make it easier for anyone to get in the home without your permission. That includes exterior doors that are reinforced in some way. The windows should have sturdy locks and come with shatter-proof glass. What you want are doors and windows that could only be breached with a great deal of time and effort. That level of protection gives you more time to alert the authorities and ensure they get there before the intruder can enter the home.
Take a good look at your windows and exterior doors today. Do you like what you see? If not, now is the time to call a contractor and make some changes.