WHY YOU SHOULD REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS IN THE SPRING!

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Are you ready to replace your old, drafty windows this year? If so, when is the best time to start the project here in the Atlanta metro area? While windows can be installed in any season, springtime offers the most benefits. However, bear in mind that contractor schedules will begin to fill once the weather veers into spring, so you should be proactive now and anchor your spot on Rosie’s Roofing & Restoration’s calendar. Here are the reasons why replacing your windows in the spring works best in our area.

Preserve Heat

While steps can be taken to reduce your home’s exposure to the chilly temperatures in winter, no matter what, you will lose precious indoor heat when large sections of your walls come out. An average window takes about 30 minutes to remove and replace. A lot of expensive heat can escape during that time. Come spring, though, the outdoor temperatures reach very pleasant levels, so you won’t mind the temporarily missing windows as the job progresses.

Avoid Excess Contraction and Expansion

Like any material, thermal expansion and contraction will affect windows, too. Thermal movement of the product will disrupt the adherence of the caulking when the temperatures change. Come the cold days, the sealant can crack and split as the frames pull away. Conversely, in the heat, the expanding frames may push the caulking away, leaving gaps when they cool down once again. You want to achieve a perfect installation, so avoiding the hottest and coldest seasons is a good idea. Moderate temperatures will help the crew set the new windows perfectly.

Installing windows in the spring offers the best climate for the caulking to perform as intended. Liquid sealants have a range of temperatures at which application works best. When the air is too hot, too cold, or too wet, caulking may not stick well.

WHY YOU SHOULD REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS IN THE SPRING!

Better Adherence of Liquid Sealants

Installing windows in the spring offers the best climate for the caulking to perform as intended. Liquid sealants have a range of temperatures at which application works best. When the air is too hot, too cold, or too wet, caulking may not stick well. Below about 40 degrees, the liquid thickens and won’t flow easily. Warmer is better, but if it’s over 80 or so, the caulking may not cure as it should.

Avoid the Monsoons

Finally, spring in Georgia usually offers plenty of days without much rain. Once the winter rainy season has passed, and before the July monsoons move in, the chances of meeting the scheduled installation date improve considerably. Also, since caulking requires about 24 hours before it can do its job against water intrusion, you want to install your windows when the odds are good that a sudden, passing rainstorm won’t wash out the seals before they set up.

Here at Rosie’s Roofing & Restoration, we’ve been installing windows, roofs and siding for over 30 years. We’ve learned a few things about timing window replacements. Spring presents a great opportunity to upgrade your home’s exterior. With mild weather on the way, you should take a proactive approach and start planning for your spring exterior updates now! Contact us to get started.

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