When the cold weather creeps in, you may notice chilly drafts of air sneaking through your outdated windows and doors. However, this discomfort isn’t something you need to put up with until you get them swapped out during warmer months—contrary to popular belief, the winter is a great time to start replacing windows and doors.
Many are skeptical about the cold, or the prolonged discomfort caused by exposing your home to the elements. While these are all reasonable worries, it may come as a surprise to know that you can replace windows and doors in the winter in a way that’s easy and unintrusive.
How Windows and Doors are Installed in the Winter
A high-quality windows and doors company is already trying to minimize disruptions to your home during installation (regardless of the season), but this becomes all the more important in the winter. There are a few extra precautions that happen during a winter installation that reduce discomfort.
Individual Replacements
Most window and door replacements are done one at a time, minimizing the amount of exposure to the elements by only creating one opening in your home. However, that doesn’t mean that the process is slow. In most cases, several windows can still be installed in one day, guaranteeing a quick project wrap-up while still protecting the comfort of your home.
Sealed Entryways
In order to prevent the cold from leaking into your house during installation, any interior doors will be closed to stop outside airflow from circulating. If you don’t have any doors to close, or feel as though that won’t be enough to securely protect you from the elements, plastic floor-to-ceiling walls can also be erected to offer extra shelter.
Mess Minimization
The wintertime is messy—ice, snow, sleet, and salt can easily get tracked underfoot. To prevent debris from dirtying your home during an installation, drop cloths are typically used to cover the floor and furniture. Although there is almost always some form of cleaning required after a window or door installation, extra care will be taken to tidy up any messes brought in from the outside.
Benefits of Replacing Windows and Doors in the Winter
You may be thinking that just because windows and doors can be replaced in the winter doesn’t mean they should. However, there are numerous benefits to replacing your windows and doors in the winter that you won’t get to experience in the other months.
- Flexible scheduling: Because the winter months are the slower months for window and door companies, you’ll find that due to increased availability, it’s easier to schedule an installation or replacement. This will likely also mean the timeline of the project is shorter.
- Ease of issue identification: In the warmer months, it is harder to pinpoint exactly which windows or doors have problems, especially if a gap or crack is small. In the winter, you’re able to more easily feel where drafts and leaks are coming from, or determine which areas of your house are the most uncomfortable temperature-wise.
- Reduced energy bill: If you notice your energy bill steeply increasing during the winter, it may be caused by your outdated windows and doors. Getting them replaced will help immediately improve your energy bill due to the better insulation. So although the upfront cost may seem like a lot, your savings will continue throughout the winter.
- Prevents future issues: Old windows are more prone to breakage in the winter due to the cold weather making the glass brittle and the temperature fluctuations causing the frames to warp. By replacing your windows in the winter before they end up potentially shattering, you’ll save yourself time and prevent hazards posed by broken glass.
How Standard Windows & Doors Can Help
We offer year-round window and door installation and replacement services, and can ensure that any projects scheduled in the wintertime will be completed with your comfort in mind. We will minimize cold and mess while ensuring high-quality craftsmanship that offers protection against the Wisconsin weather. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss options and start scheduling an installation. You deserve to be cozy and cost-saving in your home this winter—let Standard Windows & Doors help you get there.
