The sense of ritual in life is hidden in every detail. Although doors and windows are silent, they provide comfort and protection to the home at every moment of life. Whether it is a new house renovation or an old renovation, we usually consider replacing doors and windows. So when does it really need to be replaced?

When do doors and windows need to be replaced(1)

 

1、 Appearance inspection

From the appearance inspection of doors, windows, and glass for damage and deformation, to see if the developer is using broken bridge aluminum windows, check whether the strength, thickness, and hardness of the aluminum profile meet the standards (it is recommended to choose 6063 native aluminum profile, with a thickness of ≥ 1.8mm according to the new national standard), check whether the glass of the window is flat and free of spots and watermarks, whether the hollow layer of the hollow glass is free of dust and mist, and whether the glass is 3C certified tempered glass, Ordinary glass is prone to breakage. Check whether the sealing strips of doors and windows are aging, cracking, and falling off. In addition, if the sealing strips are not good, it can affect the sealing performance of doors and windows, and later use can easily cause problems such as door and window leakage.

2、 User experience

If your home is located in areas such as streets, high-speed rail stations, highways, etc., it is essential to consider whether the sound insulation performance of doors and windows meets residential requirements. The sound insulation performance of doors and windows mainly depends on the glass and cavity structure design of windows, and sealing performance, such as traffic noise, construction noise, mechanical noise, etc. Long-term exposure to noise can easily lead to diseases such as hypertension and memory decline. Noise affects people’s mood and quality of life, If the sound insulation of doors and windows is poor, it is also necessary to replace them.

When do doors and windows need to be replaced

 

3、 Hardware accessories

Generally, developers will choose doors and windows at lower costs. We need to check whether the hardware accessories are complete and intact, whether there is rust, and whether the sliding lock for opening and closing the doors and windows is smooth. If there is any inflexible opening, these issues need to be replaced in a timely manner.

4、 Security Configuration

As a bridge between a house and the outside world, the safety of doors and windows is never a small matter. No matter how the performance and appearance of the doors and windows change, safety cannot be taken lightly. LEAWOD all series of side hung windows come standard with anti-fall devices, as well as multiple safety designs such as lock point anti-theft and anti-prying devices, safety barriers, limiters, and 304 diamond high permeable mesh, always protecting your and your family’s safety.


Post time: May-08-2023