Winter Window Woes
The heavy summer heat has lifted and is slowly being replaced by a crisp fall chill. The leaves are changing and the jack-o-lanterns are on full display. Midwesterners are slowly beginning to accept that winter will be here before we know it. The coldest months are approaching quickly and with them come the winter window woes. Now is the time to start making preparations for the inevitable cold. Read on to learn how intense Midwest weather can affect your home if you have outdated windows, and why it might be time for a change.
Costly Energy Bills
With winter comes high energy bills. That's just the way it goes in the Midwest, right? While it's true that the intense heat of summer and the frigid cold of winter push utility costs up, the real culprit is usually an insulation problem hiding in plain sight. Windows do more than frame a view. They work hard to let the sun warm your home during the day without letting excess summer heat in, and to keep warm air inside when temperatures plummet. When windows aren't functioning properly, that job doesn't get done. The thermostat gets adjusted more often. The furnace works harder. The bills climb. Replacing outdated windows is one of the most direct ways to reduce energy loss, and right now TWS Remodeling is offering FREE Installation with $0 Down Payment, $0 Monthly Payments, and 0% Interest for 12 Months.
Damage to Your Existing Windows
Having to replace an existing window is an investment. Having to replace an existing window and its entirely rotted framing system is a hassle. A lack of proper insulation doesn't just create discomfort inside the home, it can cause extensive physical damage to the windows themselves. If there's room for outside air to leak in, there's room for ice to build up. That ice can freeze windows shut. It can break inefficient window seals. And once those seals go, the window's ability to insulate drops significantly. Catching these issues early, before a full frame replacement becomes necessary, is always the better outcome.
Further Warping and Damage
When ice eventually melts, the water has to go somewhere. Small gaps and openings around aging window frames become entry points for moisture, leading to stains, peeling paint, and damage to surrounding interior surfaces. Certain window materials, wood in particular, shrink and warp in extreme cold. Over time, that movement degrades structural integrity and opens the door to rot and mold. Older single-pane windows are especially vulnerable, offering little resistance to temperature swings. The freeze-thaw cycle that defines a Midwest winter is relentless, and windows that weren't designed for it tend to show it.
Start Your Project Today
Winter window woes are never fun to deal with, but there are steps you can take before things get worse. Inspecting your windows during the more intense seasons helps you catch early signs of warping or shrinking. Weatherstripping during both summer and winter can seal gaps and improve insulation. If you're noticing excess humidity inside your home, a dehumidifier can help reduce condensation around window frames. And if your windows are beyond patching, if the frames are soft, the seals are gone, or the drafts are constant, it may be time to replace them entirely. TWS Remodeling offers window replacement with FREE Installation, $0 Down, $0 Monthly Payments, and 0% Interest for 12 Months. Call (612) 445-4352 to get started.