Well-maintained windows are a vital factor in the energy efficiency of your home. They also play a role in your home's exterior curb appeal and how well natural light infiltrates the inside of your home. Although there is a large variety of window types, there are a few routine window repair and maintenance tasks that your local handyman can take care of to allow your windows to function properly for a long time, no matter what type of windows you have. When it comes to window repair, Northern Virginia service professionals on our team are often called to deliver services such as caulking, trim repair, painting and sash repair.
Window Caulking
Caulk is a sealing substance used on window exteriors to close gaps in areas where your window meets the rest of your house. Over time, caulk around windows can dry out and crack due to exposure to elements such as wind, rain, sunlight, cold temperatures and extreme heat. Depending on how much exposure to these elements your house is subjected to, windows should be re-caulked every couple of years.
Because caulk seals up tiny gaps, cracks and holes in the exterior shell of your house, caulking is a part of window repair services that has a big impact on the thermal performance of your property overall, as well as in making your home more energy efficient. Your HVAC system doesn't need to operate as frequently because your frames are doing their part to prevent heat transfer and air movement. This helps to keep your energy bills low.
Another big benefit of caulking is that it provides sound separation to block outdoor noises from intruding into your home and disturbing your peace and quiet. If you frequently find yourself bothered by sounds from outside, even when your windows are closed, applying acoustic caulk inside your window frames could make a significant difference.
Trim Repair
Although builders and contractors are choosing to use composite materials around windows and doors more frequently these days, there are still a lot of windows that are trimmed with wood. Timber is vulnerable to wood rot when it is frequently exposed to moisture and will eventually soften and crumble apart. If the damage is too extensive, the wood window frame will need to be replaced, painted and caulked. It can also be replaced with composite materials or vinyl windows, which will prolong the life of the trim.
When it's necessary to get window repair in Northern VA, you often don't realize how much of a difference trim repair can make to the energy efficiency of your home. In the video below, a cracked, rotting exterior frame on this Haymarket home was letting in air drafts and moisture that were changing the temperature in the house and increasing energy costs. Once we got that trim replaced, this homeowner found that their energy bills decreased noticeably.
Painting
Painting is another routine task performed by your Northern Virginia handyman. Window repair in the form of painting protects your windows from damage. As the paint on the window trim ages, it can fade, become brittle or flake off. Sanding and scraping loose paint prior to applying new paint will ensure the paint will adhere properly. We'll also take care of caulking the seams of the trim, as it's likely overdue for re-caulking if the paint is peeling or flaking.
In the video below, bubbling paint on a bay window in Alexandria, VA, was an early warning sign of moisture incursion. We got to it soon enough to prevent rot from setting in and took care of caulking the seams of the picture window's metal roof while we were up there on our ladder to prevent water from seeping in behind the roof structure.
Sash Repair
It is often possible to fix a unit with window repair in Northern VA rather than replacing the entire package. When a window does not open properly or, once opened, does not stay open, this is an indication of one of the mechanisms inside the window malfunctioning. Our experienced team frequently replaces common components such as window shoes, window latches, tilt mechanisms and balances.
The video below features a home in Woodbridge that had a severely damaged sash—you can see how its seal is seriously warped, and its wood is crumbling due to rot caused by moisture incursion. Despite how bad the condition of its sash was, the frame itself was actually in decent shape. We repaired the sash by reinforcing damaged parts and replacing the seal before putting it back into its frame.
Types of Windows We Repair in Northern VA
Northern Virginia homes are full of personality. That means they have a variety of window types. We're the specialists in window repair in Northern VA for a reason, offering services for a wide range of windows, including:
- Wooden windows
- Fiberglass windows
- Transom windows
- Windows above patio doors
- Single-hung windows
- Stationary windows
- Double-pane windows
- Awning windows
- Windows in French doors
- And so many more!
Why Our Team is the Best Choice for Window Repair in Northern VA
When you call our Mr. Handyman pros, you'll get prompt, efficient service and top-quality workmanship. More importantly, you'll get peace of mind knowing your home or commercial property is being cared for by window repair experts who will go the extra mile to ensure that they restore your windows to perfect working order and get them looking their very best.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH MR. HANDYMAN
- Convenient, one-call solution for all your home repair needs
- Licensed and insured
- Experienced, dedicated service professionals
- Workmanship guarantee
We provide a difference in quality you'll notice from the minute you speak with our dedicated customer service team. Answering your calls as diligently as we perform repairs, we will have your window restored to perfect condition quickly and at a time that fits your schedule. Other reasons our customers love us? As a local woman-owned and veteran-owned company, we're the pros they choose for expert window repair in Manassas, VA and many other cities across Northern Virginia. Ready to see what we can do for your home? Call our friendly customer service team today to get started.
