Ill-fitted screens create ill tenants and homeowners. While this may like an easy to disprove generalization, the fact is that if your screens are old, worn out, or ill-fitted, you are asking for cold air to come into your home during the coldest months of the year. We all know that while it is actually germs that cause illness, creating a breeding ground for these germs and lowering your immune system to invite them to stay a while ensures you will be a constant victim of the winter illnesses floating around your town and schools.
Repair First
Before you run through your home and begin tearing out every single screen you have in your windows, doorways, and porch, conduct an inspection. Some screens are a perfect fit, but they are just a bit worn or need a very simple repair to be good as new. Therefore, take the time to look at your screens and fix the ones that may have small holes or issues. This will likely help with some of the insulation issues you may have been having throughout the fall and aid in making the winter easier to combat.
Check the Fit
Checking the fit does not only mean how secure the screen is in your frame. It may also refer to the fit for its job and location in the home. For instance, some screens are designed to let air in, as opposed to keeping it out. These screens are not ideal for keeping your home insulated during the winter months. Other times, the fit actually implies how the screen fits into the frame. If the screen is a tad too big or small, it will allow too much air to break its barrier and therefore become detrimental to your home. This is the issue which requires total replacement. Make sure the team replacing your screens are experts with screens. They must know not only how to measure and fit your screens in place, but also how to help you determine the best type of screen for your home and needs.
If you are located in the North, where the winter can be extremely brutal and difficult, your screens must be able to withstand this type of weather and help your windows maintain their level of protection. It is essential your windows, doors, and screens complement one another to allow the insulations to be flawless. If they contradict one another, it makes it a sure thing that your doors and windows will need additional insulation techniques, such as plastic coverings over the windows and towels under the doors.
In the end, keeping your house warm throughout the winter is a matter of several features working together to keep your home insulated – without you ever having to think about it beyond the preparation in the fall. Your screens must be well maintained and fit exactly, and repairs must be made if needed. To inspect your screens, make sure you have the right screens for your needs, and replace or repair those screens in need, contact the experts at Screenmobile at (763) 473-0180.
