During the cold winter months, uPVC windows and doors are much more susceptible to issues. There are several common issues that can arise, which we will be outlining and explaining in this blog. These are the effects of winter.

Frozen Locks
The chance of not being able to enter or exit your home during the winter months is greatly increased as freezing is very possible. It is important to ensure that the area around your doors is properly insulated or you use a draught excluder to reduce the likelihood of this occurring.

Water Leaking
If water is able to get into your home from outside, this could have terrible consequences for your walls, floors and ceilings over time as the moisture starts to accumulate. This is just one of the effects of winter.

Damage
If your windows or doors already had some existing damage before the cold weather, it is likely that the cooler temperatures will only make that worse. The cold can make them crack or even break completely.

If you would like more information on window and door security and lock changes in Darlington or across the North East, please contact me on 01388 741114 or visit www.shildonlocksmiths.co.uk/our-services.