As colder weather approaches, homeowners feel a different kind of heat – high energy bills and costly repairs, often due to damage from moisture in the home.
Often the culprits are inefficient windows and doors that compromise the home’s “envelope” – the fixtures and surfaces that together help regulate indoor temperatures and provide protection from the elements.
Any leak in the home’s envelope hits the pocketbook hard and fast. Energy lost through windows alone can account for 10 percent to 25 percent of a household’s heating bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
“Now is the time to spend a little extra effort inspecting your home to make sure fixtures are in the best possible condition for combating cold, wet weather,” said Joyce Richter, windows expert for Jeld-Wen, a window and door manufacturer. “Look for warping or cracks that indicate repairs or replacements are needed.”
Jeld-Wen offers these additional tips:
* Use your senses to detect leaks. Hold a lighted candle near closed windows and doors. You’ll see immediately if cold air is infiltrating...
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