At your home inspection you notice the windows look dirty and hazy, they even have water droplets inside the panes. The seals are broken. You immediately think you will need new windows or do you?
What you see is a failed or broken window seal. Window seals usually fail due to age, the typical window seal will last around 10 – 15 years.
Other reasons a window seal may fail are:
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- Pressure changes caused from hot and cold weather
- Building settlement
- Movement from opening and closing
- Objects hitting the window
- Pressure washing
- Deteriorating frameworks
If you can’t stand the look of the hazy windows and decide to replace them make sure to find a company that offers a good warranty plan, look for a 10-20 year warranty.
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