When I was a kid, my parents decided to sell the small brick home we lived in. Unfortunately, they didn’t receive any high offers for the house. Because I don’t ever want to experience the difficulties selling a house that my parents did, I’ve researched home improvements homeowners can make to add value to their properties before placing them on the market. A great remodeling project to undertake before selling a home is installing new windows. New windows can add value by improving both the appearance and energy efficiency of a home. On this blog, I hope you will discover the benefits of installing new windows in your home before attempting to sell it. Enjoy!
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If you thought you heard a popping noise come from a window in your home, you aren't hearing things. A popping noise isn't an unheard-of occurrence when it comes to windows, but it is an issue you should take a closer look at to ensure there isn't an underlying problem.
Installation Problems
Installing windows involves a lot more than securing the glass in place. If the steps of installation are not accurately followed, this could be the reason behind the odd sounds you experience.
Poor installation can put undue pressure on the window frame. Couple this problem with the natural expansion process that occurs when a metal frame is exposed to high temperatures, and the frame will slowly begin to bend out of shape. The sound you hear could be the result of the frame pressing into the side of your home.
Windows should be installed to be airtight but also to ensure there is adequate space to accommodate the structural changes that occur to the frame during the natural expansion process. Prompt correction of the problem is essential. Not only will you continue to hear the sound until the issue is addressed, but once the window frame is bent, air might begin to around through the window, and the lifespan of the window will shorten.
Siding Issue
Sometimes, the window itself isn't the problem. Instead, it's an issue with the siding that is causing the window to respond, especially if you have aluminum siding on your home and glass with a low-E coating.
Low-E coating glass is largely popular because of its ability to reflect sunlight away from the glass. However, depending on the design of your home, if your glass reflects the sunlight towards the aluminum siding, it will cause the siding to heat up more rapidly than usual. As previously mentioned, when metal heats up, it starts to expand, and the popping sound is the result of this process.
This issue isn't one that you need to worry yourself about, as it will not cause damage to the glass. However, if you can't stand to hear the popping noise, you could plant a small tree or bushes in front of the window to help minimize the amount of sun that hits the glass and is reflected onto the siding.
If you want to get down to the bottom of the popping sound, contact a window installation professional. A technician can listen to the sound, detect the problem, and let you know if window repair or replacement is the best option.
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