Whether it’s your windows, exterior doors, shower doors or any other fixture in your home, glass maintenance is an important (and often neglected) part of any ideal home maintenance plan. Glass that is located on exterior walls (windows and glass doors) is susceptible to a variety of issues and requires consistent maintenance. In these cases, prevention is preferable to repair. Window replacement, or even reframing or retrimming, can be quite expensive. But with proper maintenance you can extend the lifespan and quality of the glass in your home for as long as possible. 

If you are looking to create a comprehensive home maintenance plan, then you should review these benefits of proper glass maintenance:

• Cleaner windows let more light in – If you’re someone who enjoys natural lighting in your home, then you might be interested to know that you can increase the light levels in your home immensely with a thorough cleaning of your home’s windows and glass doors. You should give your windows a thorough clean at least twice a year. This will not only allow more light into your home, but it will enable them to conduct heat in the way that they were designed to. More than this, it will prevent buildup of possibly corrosive materials, increasing the lasting longevity of your home’s windows. 

• Weather-proofing increases the value of your home’s insulation – One of the biggest reasons to perform regular maintenance on your home’s exterior glass is to ensure that your windows and doors are containing your home’s temperatures at peak efficiency. You can increase the insulative value of your windows and glass doors in a variety of ways. You can add clear plastic covers, fill in the gaps between your window or door frames and their trim or you can reinforce their seals. For the summer months, you can also consider installing blinds, curtains or shutters if your home doesn’t have them already. Any combination of these features can go a long way in increasing the insulation rating of your home. 

• Keeping a tight seal around your doors and windows is essential to prevent moisture damage – Perhaps the most important part of glass door or window maintenance is ensuring that your seals are properly installed and undamaged. As already mentioned, these seals affect the insulative properties of your doors and windows. But this is not their only job. Seals work as moisture barriers, keeping humidity from making its way between your window panes where it can potentially damage the framing and trim of your glass doors and windows. Moisture can cause many significant problems for your glass and its framing, such as: rotting, warping, mold and mildew growth, glass fogging and paint bubbling. If you are having any doubts about the integrity of your seals, you should consider contacting a professional as soon as possible.

For more information about the benefits of glass maintenance, or for an estimate on glass replacement or repairs, contact the experts at Hiegel Glass today!