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WINDOW REPLACEMENT?

There are many signals that indicate your windows or doors may be deteriorating, but some may not be as obvious as you think. Listed below are telltale signs and simple tests to help you determine if your windows need to be replaced.

Telltale Signs And Simple Tests

Warm or Cool Spots
On a hot or cold day, check for warm or cool spots near the inside of the window. If you find them, it means the windows are not adequately insulating the house.

Check for Drafts
Hold a lighted candle in front of the window's edge. If the candle flickers, drafts are coming in through the window.

Peeling Paint on Exterior of House
This may be caused by moisture traveling through improperly sealed windows and back out to the exterior. Also, in older homes, exposure to UV rays and temperature extremes may cause exterior frames to expand and contract, causing paint to peel.

Check the Window Frames
Tap or press against the frame with a flat-blade screwdriver to test the softness of the wood. If the end of the screwdriver can be pushed easily into the wood, it's usually a sign of decay and full-frame replacement windows may be an option to consider.

Frost and Ice Buildup
When inadequate insulation or poor thermal material allows a too-quick transition from hot to cold air, condensation can develop and frost and/or ice may form on the windows.

Check the Operation
Open and close each window to see if it operates smoothly. If the window needs a prop, such as a yardstick, to stay open or it's painted or swollen shut, it needs to be replaced.

Outside Noise or Drafts
As windows deteriorate, openings form that allow unwanted sound and drafts into your home. Old single-pane glass provides inadequate protection against outside noise. Replacement windows with insulating glass offer greater thermal efficiency and sound reduction.

Check for Caulk or Seal Failure.
Stand outside the window with a flashlight. Using the flashlight, "travel" around the entire window frame. If someone inside sees light coming through, this may mean caulk or seal failure or, potentially, energy loss.

If you think your windows or doors are failing, a Ring's End salesperson can help you determine the window replacement option best suited to your home and needs. We offer full-frame, custom-sized replacement windows and doors, as well as sash-only and insert window replacement options. And we can also arrange installation.

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About Ring's End, Inc.

Ring's End is Connecticut's premier lumber, millwork and building specialties company, with a reputation for offering premium quality products at extremely competitive prices, excellent service and a knowledgeable, well-trained sales staff.

Ring's End has one of the largest and most diverse inventories to satisfy the needs of the largest home builder, as well as remodeling contractors and do-it-yourself consumers.

Ring's End, Inc.
181 West Avenue
Darien, Connecticut 06820
800-390-1000

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