Benefits of Removing Window Screens During the Winter

 


We know the winter prep list for homeowners is long because there is much to do to prepare for the cold weather that comes with the season. But getting everything done as the nights get longer and the days get colder is tricky.

 

Was removing window screens from your windows on your winter preparation list? Here are some benefits of removing your window screens during the winter.

 

Let Natural Light In 

It is hard to believe that removing your window screens will allow a staggering 40% more natural light into your home. Additionally, while screens do great work of reducing solar heat coming into the house in the summertime, removing them will help to heat your home naturally in the winter. Enjoy warmer rooms and lower energy costs by removing screens from windows during the winter.

 

Winter Storm Protection 

Don't let nasty winter weather damage your screens and windowsills. Some screens are on the outside of windows, and others are on the interior, but either way, removing the window screens will help to protect your home from winter storms. Ice, sleet, and windy snowstorms can damage the window screens and trap moisture and precipitation between the window and the window screen. Trapped moisture can cause rot or unwanted insect infestation.

 

Window Inspection 

Taking your window screens out annually allows you to ensure the windows are functioning correctly. As you remove each windowsill, take an extra moment to make sure the lock mechanism is working, and the windowsill is free from damage.

 

Cleaning Opportunity 

Taking the screens off the windows will make your annual job of cleaning the screens easier. During the spring and summer, your windows accumulate debris, pollen, and dead bugs. Before the cold weather hits, wash your screens outside using a garden hose, mild soap, and a soft bristle brush. Use the soap and brush to scrub the screen and rinse with the garden hose. Store them upright in a safe area of the garage or basement. When the first warm day arrives in the spring, you will be ready to throw the screens in to let the fresh air flow into your home!

 

Trust The Window Depot to help guide you through your window replacement decisions. We are an exterior home remodeling company based in Tampa Bay, Florida, offering the best in windows, doors, siding, and more to update our customers' homes' beauty, value, energy efficiency, and safety. We specialize in enhancing a home's beauty, making it as energy efficient as possible, and improving its defense against the forces of nature, such as hurricanes.

       

Our goal is to provide a clean, prompt, and professional home improvement experience from start to finish. That is The Window Depot difference. Contact us for a free online quote or call us at 813-901-5555.

 

______________________________________________________________________Sources:

https://www.capitalremodeling.com/windows/remove-screens-windows-winter/

 

 

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