When many of our customers decide it’s time to replace the windows and doors in their San Diego homes, they choose to add windows and patio doors that are larger than the ones they are replacing. They may go from a standard two-panel patio door to a three- or even four-panel sliding door that spans an entire room. Or they choose to add a large picture window to the front of the house, or add additional windows. Adding large or additional windows can increase the architectural interest of the home, as well as bring more natural light to the inside. However, more windows means more glass surface area, which also means more glass to clean. We’ve never met anyone that actually likes to clean glass. Fortunately, one of our preferred replacement window and door manufacturers, …
San Diego Window and Door Maintenance
Proper maintenance of your windows and doors is essential to keeping them performing well long-term. Fortunately, the windows and doors we sell are extremely low maintenance and require only occasional upkeep. The vinyl frames never need to be repainted, and the tracks of the sliding windows and patio doors just need to be kept free of dirt and debris so they can continue to slide freely.
In the pages and blog posts below, you will find all the information you need to keep your windows and doors in top shape! Doing so will also ensure that your manufacturer’s warranty stays intact. You can also visit the window and door manufacturer’s website for additional maintenance details.
Condensation and Moisture on Replacement Windows and Doors in San Diego
Moisture or Condensation Observed on the Exterior of the Building Condensation on the exterior surface of a replacement window or door is NOT an indicator of a defective product or an issue with the installation. Exterior condensation is typically caused by ambient humidity, bushes near the windows, sprinklers or other moisture sources. In most cases the best remedy is to open the windows so that the temperature on the inside and outside surfaces can even out. Ultimately, the cause of condensation is a difference in temperature between the inside and outside surfaces. Please be aware that condensation on the window’s surfaces will not cause damage. …
Maintenance – Keeping Your Windows & Doors Clean
I have encountered several reasons why customers encounter problems with their windows or doors. One of the most common reasons for service calls is simply a lack of regular maintenance. Most companies want you to believe that vinyl windows and doors are virtually maintenance free. That is only half truth. Every manufacturer of vinyl windows and doors will recommend regular maintenance on their products. That is maybe more difficult that is seems. Everybody knows that you have to wash the windows. But how often are we really washing them? Probably not enough. For houses in a normal environment, it's recommended that windows and doors be washed every three months. Houses in environments with a higher risk, like those near the ocean, close to a highway, the inland desert, etc. are …
