How to Choose Between Repairing and Replacing Old Windows
Look At The Problem Before You Choose A Fix An older window is not automatically a replacement candidate. What matters is whether the damage is cosmetic, mechanical, or structural. A window that drags, leaks air, or has peeling paint may still be repairable if the frame is sound and the hardware is serviceable. Once the frame has softened, the sash no longer closes square, or the window no longer locks correctly, the repair conversation changes fast. One symptom