{"id":554,"date":"2021-01-29T08:46:33","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T14:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/?p=554"},"modified":"2021-01-29T08:46:35","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T14:46:35","slug":"watch-for-winter-window-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/29\/watch-for-winter-window-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch for Winter Window Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"850\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Watch-for-Winter-Window-Damage.jpg\" alt=\"Watch-for-Winter-Window-Damage\" class=\"wp-image-557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Watch-for-Winter-Window-Damage.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Watch-for-Winter-Window-Damage-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Watch-for-Winter-Window-Damage-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When it\u2019s frigid and blustery outdoors, most people want to stay snuggly warm indoors. This is especially true right now, during winter\u2019s coldest months. Your home\u2019s windows are one safeguard from the chilly temps outside. Be sure to watch for winter window damage so you can protect your home and enjoy the season without being left in the cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Cracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thermal_fracturing_in_glass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Thermal stress crack (opens in a new tab)\">Thermal stress crack<\/a>s are caused by abrupt temperature changes, such as extreme cold. That chilly air can create tension with enough force to crack the glass. A tiny crack can often spread across the window, creating a bigger, more visible, and immediate issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blasts of wind from a wicked winter storm can knock tree branches against and occasionally into a window. This can scratch or even break the glass and possibly require an urgent fix to keep the cold air outside where it belongs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Warping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some materials, especially wood, are prone to warping and bending under intense heat (and humidity) or severe cold. Untreated window frames are put through the wringer in areas with humid summers and frigid winters, both of which are staples in Minnesota. That continuous fluctuation can cause wood to lose its structural integrity, putting your windows and your home at risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Malfunctioning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In wintertime, window locks, handles, hinges, or other hardware elements may be difficult or impossible to operate. This could be due to ice or snow accumulation or from the cold weather freezing things in place or cracking them altogether. You probably don\u2019t plan to open your windows much if at all in the winter, but for safety and security reasons, you don\u2019t want them rendered inoperable, either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Icing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows can also freeze shut from ice buildup. Moisture seeps through window edges and hardens once it hits the cold air, freezing the window in place and causing damage to the weather stripping. That creates a snowball effect of moisture escaping and freezing, leading to more ice formation in and around the windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice can also cause problems when it collects on eaves, gutters, or rooflines. Once those icicles or ice formations become too heavy to hang, they can break off and potentially impair or break any nearby windows. Be sure to keep an eye on what\u2019s happening outside so that it doesn\u2019t come crashing inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cold Minnesota weather can cause all kinds of disturbances and destruction, including window damage. But with the right tools, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/windows-doors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"high-performance windows (opens in a new tab)\">high-performance windows<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Spotless &amp; Seamless (opens in a new tab)\">Spotless &amp; Seamless<\/a>, you can be prepared and protect your home. Our team of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/about-us\/meet-our-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"certified and trained home exteriors professionals (opens in a new tab)\">certified and trained home exteriors professionals<\/a> is ready to help you add safety and value to your home. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomoreseams.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Contact us (opens in a new tab)\">Contact us<\/a> today to learn about window replacement options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it\u2019s frigid and blustery outdoors, most people want to stay snuggly warm indoors. This is especially true right now, during winter\u2019s coldest months. Your home\u2019s windows are one safeguard from the chilly temps outside. 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