Signs you should replace your doors and windows
Not sure if you need new windows and doors? A full replacement of all your windows and doors and can be a huge investment, so it is best to wait until you need them. Anyway, do not fall into the trap of waiting for an emergency before you change your windows.
If your windows and doors are very old, listen carefully to what they are telling you, so you will know when they need to be changed.
Here are the signs for you:
Moisture in the glass
If your front door and windows has panes of glass in it, moisture in the glass could be a sign that you need a fresh door. Over time, older doors will start to lose the seal on the windows. Moisture can lead to mildew and mould between the glass, and this can become a big issue if any part of your door or new window is made of wood.
Your door is drafty
The windows and doors in our homes should keep the outer elements outside, and if your front door is starting to become drafty, you should consider changing it. A drafty door will cost you money on utilities, so changing your front door could keep you money in the long run.
Hearing outside noise
There are 2 main ways your windows can be considered noisy. One is when they make a lot of noise while they are closing and opening. Another way is when they let in a lot of sound from outside. Your windows serve a lot of objectives, and one of them is definitely to keep all noise out of your house. If you are hearing outside noise when your windows are closed, possibilities are they are not providing sufficient acoustic insulation.
The window is hard to open and close
You should not have to put a fight with your doors and windows when you want to open it on a hot summer day or close when the skies darken before a storm. To reject increasing any joint or back issue you may have, and to reject such a struggle that would cause you to fall through the screen, get your window changed. The inability to lock a window poses different threats. It makes your house easier to enter for intruders, putting your prized possessions and family at danger, and although the window is closed, if the lock is not safe, cool air will escape in the hot and summer air in winter.
You May Also Enjoy
Mould and damp – what you need to know ahead of winter
Rental price and average salary tracker – September 2025
The cities where buying beats renting – with just a 5% deposit
Rightmove’s Weekly Mortgage Rates Tracker
Data and commentary from Rightmove on stamp duty reforms
