The best time for replacement Windows Plymouth Michigan is when the weather is warm. It should not be too cold and it should not be too hot.
There are three reasons why it is a bad idea to replace windows when the weather is too cold. The first reason is that cold air will enter the house while the windows are being replaced. You will be forced to increase your heating setting and this will in turn increase your heating bill. The increase will be enormous particularly if several windows are being replaced. The second reason is that caulk will adhere better in warm temperatures compared to very cold temperatures. Application of latex caulk should ideally be when the temperature is between four degrees Celsius and twenty-seven degrees Celsius. Application of silicone caulk can be done in very cold temperatures. However, the silicone caulk has to be warmed before it is applied in order for the silicone caulk to flow evenly and smoothly. And the third reason is what contractors refer to as substrate movement. Certain materials contract when the weather is cold and expand when the weather is hot. If the outside temperature is too cold when your contractor have the windows caulked, the caulk might split and crack.
It is a bad idea to replace windows when the weather is too hot because the caulk will not properly cure when the outside temperature is very hot. Outside temperatures above twenty-seven degrees Celsius would be too hot for applying caulk.
What If You Are Forced To Replace Windows During Winter Or Fall
Sometimes you cannot avoid replacing windows during very cold weather. For example, your window might be cracked or broken. You cannot wait until spring to replace the window. You will be forced to replace the window right away. If it is possible, schedule the replacement of the window or windows on a sunny day. And the best time of the day to replace windows is mid-morning. Ask your contractor to use caulk that is silicone-based and not caulk that is latex-based or acrylic-based. And ask your contractor to use a sealant which has a high joint movement capability. Have your contractor replace only one window at a time. And close the interior door of the room where the window is being replaced.
Advantages Of Replacing Windows During Summer
Although summer is not the best time to replace windows, there are some advantages to replacing windows during summer. The prices of windows is lowest during the month of August. And window contractors are unlikely to be booked during summer so it is easier to get one and to schedule them.