Good windows last longer when you give them a little attention. Here's a simple Texas-summer checklist that takes about an hour.
Windows are pretty low-maintenance, but our summers are hard on everything, and a few small habits keep them sealing tight and working smoothly for years longer. None of this takes special tools — just an afternoon.
Those little slots on the bottom of the exterior frame are weep holes — they let rainwater drain out. They clog with dust, pollen, and the grit our wind carries, and when they do, water backs up where it shouldn't. Poke them clear and give them a rinse. This is the single most overlooked window-care step, and it matters here.
Vacuum the dirt out of the tracks, wipe them down, and put a little dry silicone lubricant on the moving parts and locks. Grit in the tracks is what makes windows stiff and wears out the rollers and seals early.
Run your hand around the sash on a hot day — feel for air sneaking in. Look at the weatherstripping for cracks or flattening, and check the exterior caulk line where the window meets the wall or brick. Heat dries caulk out and shrinks it; re-sealing a gap with a good exterior sealant is cheap insurance against drafts and water.
While you're at it, watch for fog between the panes or air you can feel with the window shut. Those aren't maintenance issues — they're signs the window itself is done.
Good maintenance helps a good window perform — but it can't fix a worn-out one or undo a bad install. If yours are past saving, here's what to look for in replacements built for Texas heat, or book a free estimate.
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