Five Signs You Need Metal Window Repairs

The energy efficiency of your home or business relies on a vast range of elements. From the quality of insulation in the building, the type of power source you use to heat your property, whether you have any sources of renewable energy and the type of windows you have, there’s plenty of individual parts which make up the whole. By choosing high-quality windows with excellent energy ratings, you save money on your bills, reduce noise pollution indoors and create astonishing kerb appeal for your office or home. However, damage to your window can really impair all of the benefits of having high-quality windows. Sometimes it can be difficult to know exactly when your windows need repairing. To help you, we’ve created a brief guide to tell the signs that you may require metal window repairs from the professionals. 

Read on to find out more from the experts here at Metali Window Service Ltd.

You can begin to tell whether your windows require repair work due to several different tell-tale signs. If your metal windows do require repair work, then they must be seen to as soon as possible. Leaving your windows broken can reduce the quality of your energy efficiency and can ruin the kerb appeal of your property if severe. Here, are just five signs that you might require metal window repairs.

One of the most obvious and common signs that your window requires metal window repairs is that it is cracked, chipped or broken. If you have a broken window pane, your energy bills will increase, you might experience draughts in the building and you’ll be able to hear noise from outside with more clarity and volume. As well as this, the strength of your metal windows will be compromised.

Your window may have been cracked due to adverse weather conditions, vandalism or, perhaps, it was a small crack which grew and developed over some time. Whichever cause is more likely, you may require a simple repair solution or for the whole window to be replaced. Leaving a crack will only allow it worsen as changes in temperature cause stress and strain on the windows.

If the damage to the windows was sustained due to poor installation, then you may require a complete metal window replacement and also survey the other windows that may have also been installed poorly.

Cracked and damaged window frames are also a relatively easy issue to spot and are one of the most common reasons for metal window repairs. Your metal window frames may have succumbed to spots of rust, which can be easily fixed and treated by specialists. If the damage to the frames is purely cosmetic, this can often be fixed with relative ease by professionals.

However, if your window frame has come out of its fitting or is loose, this could cause more significant damage in the home. Similarly to broken panes, this issue can cause decreases in your energy efficiency and, therefore, see your bills rise along with your monthly costs. If a frame is severely loose, it could become dangerous for those in the building and should be seen to immediately. For anything more than cosmetic damage, you may require wholesale metal window frame replacement.

If you have noticed that the costs of your energy bills seem to be rising and there is no fathomable reason for the increase, you may have a cracked window to contend with. As mentioned already, windows form a vital component when considering the energy efficiency of your home. Along with the type of energy source you use, your insulation and other factors, a huge amount of energy can be saved by installing quality double glazed windows. If a pane is cracked - even by an imperceivable hairline fracture - this crack will allow more heat to leave your property. As more heat leaves the property, you will use more energy to heat the building effectively.

All of this means that your bills will begin to rise. If you haven’t moved tariff and there aren’t any other reasons you can think of for your bills rising, it may be the case that you require metal window repairs. If this is the case, call out the professionals at Metali Window Services immediately to take a detailed look at the issue.

When the cold, wet and windy weather sets in during the autumn and winter, it’s normal for parts of the home to get slightly battered, bruised and damaged. However, you’ll know whether your metal windows need repairs if the rain begins to leak through the windows and onto the sills.

If water is seeping through, this is likely caused due to an issue with the frame rather than the windowpane. Have a professional assess the damage, as it may be a case that the caulking needs replacing or, in more severe circumstances, the entire frame may need replacing,

Much like the impact of cracked or split window panes which can cause an increase in your bills through a loss of energy efficiency, an increase in noise pollution may be a sign that you require metal window repairs. If you have any cracks, chips or breaks in your windowpane or frame, you might end up noticing that there seems to be more noise coming from the street into your home or office. If the noise from outside is getting increasingly loud, irritating and has more clarity, it’s worth looking into.

Particularly if you notice that there is more noise from outside the building following other symptoms listed in this guide, you should certainly have a professional look at your metal windows. Especially if your windows are for an office, the additional noise pollution can quite easily decrease productivity in the workplace.

If you are looking to find out more information on window replacement costs and metal window repairs, look no further than Metali Window Service. For steel window repairs, or any other type of metal window repairs in London, choose Metali Window Services Ltd. We’re experts in the industry and have been providing our excellent services to countless clients over many, many years.

The members of our team have an astonishing 200 years of combined experience and, as such, we’ve built a solid reputation as one of the leading window manufacturers across Greater London. We can provide expertise when it comes to restoration work as well as installations for newer properties. We can ensure that all metal window repairs are performed to the very highest standards and we also always endeavour to ensure that every project is completed with excellent customer service.

We understand how much of a difference an excellent metal window installation can make for a commercial property. It can greatly increase the kerb appeal of any property as well as provide excellent energy efficiency. So, if you require metal window installation of repairs, get in touch today.

To find out more about our services, please feel free to contact us today. You can find us at Metali Window Service Ltd, 157 Whitby Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 9EB. Alternatively, call us on 020 8422 6444 or email us at gary@metaliwindows.co.uk or alan@metaliwindows.co.uk.