Various Window Issues Australian Homeowners Face & Potential Solutions

While we do not experience sub-zero temperatures here in Australia, it does get cold in the winter months, and this is a time when your windows provide an essential barrier against the cool weather. Whether your windows are made from timber or aluminium, issues can arise, and in this short article, we take a close look at some of the issues that are common with residential windows.

• Spring & balance issues – This is typically a problem with double hung windows, which might be timber or aluminium windows. Tell-tale signs include windows not staying in position and not being smooth to operate. Wear and tear is a common cause, especially in coastal areas where the atmosphere is salty; fortunately, there are specialist window repair companies, and they can replace springs and spiral balances to bring back smooth operation.

• Sash cord replacement – Sash cord can become brittle and stiff, especially when exposed to coastal air with a high amount of salt. A Google search would reveal affordable sash window repairs in Sydney, and the experts can make short work of sash cord replacement. Give them a call, and they would be happy to pay you a visit and assess the situation. With a fully equipped mobile workshop, there isn’t a job they can’t handle.

• Old weather strips & mohair seals – It might take a few years, but window seals and mohair strips can eventually wear down, and that means annoying draughts. There are special grooves cut into the frames to receive the strips, which are cut to length and fixed by the team. Neoprene rubber seals are preferred, as they are very durable and very easy to fit. Once installed, the windows will no longer rattle and draughts will be eliminated.

• Roller replacements – Sliding windows have small rollers fitted that run on the aluminium tracks, and should they be damaged or become stiff, replacements are required. The window sections are removed, and the rollers are easily replaced once the fitting screws are removed. The entire house can be changed within a couple of hours, which would return the windows to smooth and silent operation. Click here to learn about handcrafted windows and doors.

• Winder replacements – If your windows are the chain winder type, they can become stiff and difficult to operate, which is more likely in coastal regions. The team would have every make of winder in their mobile workshop, and replacement is a simple task.

• Sash replacement – Timber sashes have a habit of degrading to the point where it becomes difficult to raise or lower the window. This is a more difficult repair that requires the window section to be removed and the wooden sash section carefully removed and replaced by a new section that is shaped to fit perfectly.

• Full window replacements – In some cases, timber windows are best replaced rather than repaired, and in such a case, double-glazed units are recommended. The units are made to fit the aperture, and when installed by experts, there is little that can go wrong. If you would like a quote for double-glazed replacement windows, start with an online search to find an established Australian supplier and ask them to pay you a visit and present their products.

As you can see, there are quite a few things that can go wrong with windows, and this can seriously impact home security, not to mention annoying draughts in the cold winter months.