Windows usually tell you when they're past their best. Here are the signs worth acting on.
If you feel drafts, find dust settling despite closed windows, or notice more street noise than you should, the seals have likely failed. This is one of the most common reasons people replace older windows.
Windows that stick, jam, or won't lock properly — and any sign of rust on steel frames — point to age and corrosion. These get worse, not better, over time.
Persistent condensation between panes, or any rot or swelling on wooden frames, are clear signals. At that point repair is often a stopgap and replacement the sounder choice.
Tell-tale signs include drafts, dust ingress, more noise than expected, sticking or jamming sashes, rust on steel frames, and rot on wooden ones.
Yes — it usually means a sealed unit has failed, and that pane won't recover. It's a sign to replace.
Minor issues can be repaired, but recurring seal failure, rust, or rot usually make replacement the sounder long-term choice.
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