Prep Your Home for Winter Weather Published on November 10, 2016The cold season in San Antonio can really propel your utility bills soaring. The good news is there’s a great deal that you can do to set up your home for the cold and possibly save some money. Clean window sills and moving parts. Sand, dirt, leaves and other debris can get wedged in window sills and moving parts of windows or doors —and this can cause shutting problems. Clean these parts with a dry paintbrush to establish a packed seal and increase window and door operation. Examine weather stripping. Unattached weather stripping can let cold air in and lower the temp of your home’s environment. Be sure to re-attach or restore any unattached weather stripping around windows and doors. Examine the caulk or sealant around windows and doors. Extreme weather in the San Antonio area and strong sunlight can cause openings in caulk or sealant around windows and doors. Consult with a local pro to decide if fresh caulk or sealant needs to be put on your windows and doors. Repair or replace damaged exterior surfaces. Fractured or deteriorated wood on the roof or near the foundation may let cold air to seep into your home. Confer with a pro to help modify any roof problems around your home. Install storm doors. Storm doors add an extra layer of defense from intense weather and also help lower air leakage. If you have storm doors, but they’re not functioning well, it may be time for replacement doors. Swap old windows and doors with energy-efficient ones. If you have older windows or doors or they have single-pane glass, you are probably paying too much to heat your home. New doors and windows with energy efficient, double, or triple pane glass made with insulating argon can help save money year-round. Windows with snap-in, between-the-glass blinds or shades can also help insulate your home from cold outdoor temperatures. Want more information about winterizing your windows and doors or about new windows or replacement doors? Call the team at Pella Windows and Doors at (210) 622-8673 or stop by our showroom in San Antonio. Schedule Now! Back to Blog
Prep Your Home for Winter Weather Published on November 10, 2016The cold season in San Antonio can really propel your utility bills soaring. The good news is there’s a great deal that you can do to set up your home for the cold and possibly save some money. Clean window sills and moving parts. Sand, dirt, leaves and other debris can get wedged in window sills and moving parts of windows or doors —and this can cause shutting problems. Clean these parts with a dry paintbrush to establish a packed seal and increase window and door operation. Examine weather stripping. Unattached weather stripping can let cold air in and lower the temp of your home’s environment. Be sure to re-attach or restore any unattached weather stripping around windows and doors. Examine the caulk or sealant around windows and doors. Extreme weather in the San Antonio area and strong sunlight can cause openings in caulk or sealant around windows and doors. Consult with a local pro to decide if fresh caulk or sealant needs to be put on your windows and doors. Repair or replace damaged exterior surfaces. Fractured or deteriorated wood on the roof or near the foundation may let cold air to seep into your home. Confer with a pro to help modify any roof problems around your home. Install storm doors. Storm doors add an extra layer of defense from intense weather and also help lower air leakage. If you have storm doors, but they’re not functioning well, it may be time for replacement doors. Swap old windows and doors with energy-efficient ones. If you have older windows or doors or they have single-pane glass, you are probably paying too much to heat your home. New doors and windows with energy efficient, double, or triple pane glass made with insulating argon can help save money year-round. Windows with snap-in, between-the-glass blinds or shades can also help insulate your home from cold outdoor temperatures. Want more information about winterizing your windows and doors or about new windows or replacement doors? Call the team at Pella Windows and Doors at (210) 622-8673 or stop by our showroom in San Antonio. Schedule Now!