Whether done purposelessly or innocently, neglecting to carry out window and door maintenance is a mistake as it can affect functionality and cause designs to succumb to seasonal changes.
James Oliver offers window and door products that require minimum maintenance and the bit of recommended upkeep they do need will improve their energy efficiency, security and performance.
Find out what maintenance will give your windows and doors the best chance of enduring through the seasons.
Formulate A Maintenance Plan
Windows and doors must withstand everything thrown at them by each of the four seasons. Prepare them for what spring, summer, autumn and winter bring by conducting a maintenance routine every month, mid-season or end-of-season.
The summer and winter months are the most challenging they’ll encounter, with spring and autumn times for preparation and prevention.
We urge you to check designs for problems every 1-3 months so they can be promptly addressed.
A Few Of The Problem Signs
Close and regular monitoring of windows and doors can reduce repair costs.
When condensation forms on windows it is indicative of poor ventilation or seal failure. Sliding tracks that become clogged or doors that begin to stick suggest an operational problem, while evident frame, finish or glass damage points to material issues.
Awareness of typical problems will help you remedy them effectively.
Hardware, Locks, and Moving Parts
At the start of autumn, lubricate door hinges to keep them operating smoothly and vacuum and clean sliding tracks for effortless movement.
While door sweeps do an excellent job of blocking cold air, they can wear out over winter and need replacing. Winter is also when you should check on locks and handles in case they’ve stiffened and put security under threat.
In spring, look to replace any window screens and do so each year.
Repair vs Replace: What’s The Right Call?
Replace any worn or damaged seals straight away and if alignment or sliding track issues emerge, they can normally be fixed.
Sustain function and safety by upgrading handles and locks if the current ones are worn-out.
Components included in old window and door installations should be checked quite frequently as they could prove costly to repair.
Rigidly sticking to a maintenance plan can stop your windows and doors from failing prematurely and necessitating restoration.
Be clever and have James Oliver remove your old designs and put its low-maintenance solutions in their place. Get a price for that here.
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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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