If you are seeing fog or moisture in your windows get them checked right away.
The rainy season is upon us in Southern California. This means we’ll be getting a majority of our rain in the next couple of months. The added moisture and rapid change in weather from rainy, cloudy days to warm, sunny days may have caused your windows to fog or maybe you are noticing condensation between your glass panes. These changes in the weather can be a good indicator that your window installation is failing. After years of moisture, heat and your house settling you window seals can begin to degrade reducing the stability of your home’s windows.
If you are noticing anomalies with your windows, you should contact your warranty holder or contact us about having a new window installation performed. Letting condensation and fog build up on your windows can result in costly damage. For example, mold can begin to grow between the windows and the frame of your home and can infect the inside of your walls. This problem can get worse quickly, since you won’t be able to see the changes until the mold begins to grow through the sheet rock of your home. In some cases the repair for mold growth in wall ducts can be as high as $6000.
Other damage from failed window frames can include warping of the wood that frames window. If the frame is damaged it will have to be replaced. It’s possible to have to even replace exterior and interior walls if the failed frame has resulted in continual water damage. All of these problems come with stiff repair bills. It’s critical that you have a specialist examine and plan on performing a new window installation in order to avoid further exasperating the problem.
The moral of the story is that if you are seeing changes in your windows be it new fogging or condensation is beading up between your glass panes, call a professional today. The longer you put off replacing the windows the more expensive the project will get. Many companies like Sierra Window Concepts offers financing plans that can help you make the repairs you need.
