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When we have new windows and doors installed, we are more motivated to keep them clean. As soon as the first blemish appears on the frame or on the glass, we wipe it away to keep that new window feeling for longer. However, life happens and it’s often messy, so windows and doors get tarnished by pets, children and natural wear and tear, and it becomes an impossible task to keep them sparkling clean every day. Which is why we need to carry out general care and maintenance of our windows and doors on a regular basis.
In a previous Helpful Advice article, we looked at how to keep your new aluminium windows and doors looking as good as new, and if you’re about to Spring clean yours, our care and maintenance brochure offers specific details on the dos and don’ts of keeping aluminium windows and doors clean. So, you know how to keep your aluminium products looking great, but let’s hone in on why maintenance is so important.
7 reasons to look after your aluminium windows and doors
Stay on top of your window and door maintenance to:
- Save money – If you let dirt build up in the mechanisms of your windows and doors or leave any niggling issues with functionality for too long, they may just get worse, and you will end up with a bigger problem to fix. Staying on top of maintenance on an ongoing basis helps to prevent costly repairs.
- Prolong performance – Aluminium is an excellent building material because it boasts a lifespan of 30-40 years, ensuring windows and doors made from the material are durable and robust for the long term. The better you look after your aluminium windows and doors, the more likely you are to maximise their potential longevity.
- Stay warm – New windows and doors have excellent energy-saving performance, but if a problem occurs and isn’t seen to quickly, you could be compromising this energy-saving potential and paying more on your fuel bills than you need to. Take care of this energy-saving investment by carrying out regular maintenance.
- Live a quiet life – As well as keeping your home warm, new windows and doors should make a difference to how much noise you can hear from outside. This performance may be compromised if you don’t stay on top of the care and maintenance of your home improvements. It’s also worth maintaining them to prevent any irritating squeaks in the handles or hinges in everyday use.
- Maintain aesthetics – Clean windows and doors make a big difference to the overall look of your property from the street. Dirty windows draw attention to the dirt and any other maintenance issues you may have, while clean ones draw attention to the windows as a feature of your home. Similarly, from inside the property, rather than looking at smudged glass, clean windows and doors allow you to enjoy the view of the outdoors.
- Stay safe – Home improvement products are manufactured and installed to stringent Building Regulations, partly to ensure they meet the necessary performance standards, but also to keep you safe. Looking after them properly on an ongoing basis ensures they remain safe to use and continue to keep your home secure.
- Protect your home’s value – Whether you’re planning to sell your home any time soon or not, regular maintenance on your property, including windows and doors, protects the value of your home. According to Rated People, broken or damaged windows can negatively affect the value of your property by £8,624. Staying on top of the care and maintenance of your windows and doors on an ongoing basis is far more cost-effective and time-efficient than letting small problems, dirt, and grime build up over time and bring the value of your property down.
Work with installation companies you can trust
If you are yet to install new windows and doors in your property, it is worth finding a trustworthy installer to ensure you start off on the right foot with your new home improvements. As with anything else, there are different levels of quality on offer, and it could save you a lot of time and trouble to opt for higher quality products from the outset. With the correct care and maintenance, these products are more likely to last the distance. Also, working with a quality-conscious and trustworthy supplier gives you peace of mind that they will come back to correct any immediate snagging issues with your home improvements. Contact a member of our extended network of installers today for more information.
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