What to Do When Cold Weather Breaks Casement Window Operators?
Posted in Window Operators, on December 20, 2022
Cold weather is more than just uncomfortable. Freezing temperatures, ice storms, sleet, snow, and high winds are dangerous and damaging. When temperatures drop and winter strikes, residential and commercial properties often suffer. Many people anticipate loose shingles, fallen trees, and frozen pipes. Still, more often than not, damage to window parts like hinges and casement window operators leaves property owners caught off guard and unsure how to proceed.
When winter brings weather-induced window damage to your doorstep, the Window Hardware Company is your source for high-quality AmesburyTruth replacement window parts that will restore comfort and security to your property. We have thousands of parts in stock, from casement window operators to locks, hinges, and crank handles in a variety of colours and models to make finding your perfect fit easy.
What Damage Does Cold Weather Cause to Window Parts?
The fluctuations of temperatures from hot to cold and back again are enough to stress materials such as glass. But when ice and winds enter the picture, the opportunity for damage significantly increases. If your window is open slightly, whether you’re looking to get some fresh air or cool a room down, passing winds and stormy weather can overextend inferior casement window operators causing the window sashes to swing back and forth, loosening hinges or cranks, sometimes leaving them completely inoperable.
After days of repeated exposure to water through precipitation like snow, sleet, and rain, casement windows that are not effectively sealed or have worn out over time, wood windows can disintegrate, and metal windows can become rusted faster. When casement window operators, hinges, and locks rust, they eventually stop working due to debris build-up. Not to mention the orange flakes produced during the oxidation process interfere with the appeal of the window, disrupting the aesthetics of your interiors.
The final problem with cold weather and window parts is ice. During the winter months, ice can build up quickly. Freezing window locks, glass, and hinges. It typically isn’t until you try to crank your window that you realize it is frozen in position. Sometimes, the solution is simply waiting for the ice to melt. But if you need to use your window sooner, deicing can introduce more problems than solutions.
How to Respond to Broken Casement Window Operators in the Winter
Casement window operators are key to the full functionality of a window. When it breaks, your entire window is essentially out of order until it is fixed. Most of the time, a broken window part cannot be repaired. It simply requires replacement. With high-quality replacement window parts at the Window Hardware Company, you can return your casement window parts to an operable state by conveniently ordering online. Our high-quality AmesburyTruth replacement hardware is designed to perform in the most challenging situations. Engineered for resilience, the crack, chip, and rust-resistant hardware last many years from season to season.
Ordering with AmesburyTruth Distributors
If your casement window operators or any of your window parts have succumbed to the winter, find premium replacement window hardware online with the Window Hardware Company. Our selection of hardware is available in a variety of finishes. Contact our team directly if you can’t find what you’re looking for.