It’s January in Wisconsin, and it’s been bitterly cold lately. If you’ve been in the area at all in the last few weeks, you’ve probably been affected, in one way or another, by the sub-zero temperatures and bitter wind chill. It’s not always fun, but it’s part of what makes our great state what it is, and part of what makes our people tough and resilient.
And if you own a home or a commercial building, this time of year tests the mettle of your structure as well. If you have insulation or weatherization issues, they tend to be more apparent at this time of year than any other as the bitter cold is eager to expose and amplify even the smallest weaknesses in your home or building. Perhaps you’ve really noticed issues with windows and doors in the last few weeks. These tend to be the biggest areas of leaks and drafts, and the cold weather points them out in a way that’s hard to ignore.
If this time of year has made you aware of problems with your windows or doors, we are here to encourage you to take note of the specific problems and trouble spots by documenting them and taking pictures. People tend to forget about the problems the cold weather presents once the weather warms up, and by the time the cold weather rolls around again next year, the issues haven’t been addressed.
And after you’ve noted and documented the issues in your home, give us a call at VDB Contracting. We’ll get you on the schedule so that we can help you address drafty windows and doors in this new year. Whether you suspect you need better insulation and weatherization around windows and doors, or if you need replacement doors and windows, we are here to help and advise you. We want everyone in southeastern Wisconsin to have warm and comfortable, energy-efficient buildings.