Skip the Springtime Headache
When the snow starts piling up here in Regina, most of us aren’t exactly thinking about our window screens. Usually, that’s a “May-long weekend” problem. We realize the screens are thrashed right when we want to let the first spring breeze in, and by then, everyone else in town has the same idea.
It sounds a bit backwards, but winter is actually the “secret season” for getting your windows and doors in tip-top shape. Here is why it makes sense to beat the rush and get it done today.
Skip the Springtime Headache
We’ve all been there. The first 15-degree day hits, you go to slide open the patio door, and you see a massive tear in the mesh or a frame that’s bent out of shape. You call a pro, only to find out there’s a three-week wait because half the city just called too.
By taking care of screen replacements during the winter, you’re jumping to the front of the line. Our shop in Regina is humming all year round, but the “spring rush” is a real thing. If you bring your screens in now, we can get them turned around quickly so they’re sitting in your closet, ready to go the moment the snow melts.
A Better Way to "Air Out" the House
We all get a bit of “cabin fever” by February. There’s nothing better than cracking a window on a sunny winter afternoon to get some fresh air moving through the house and clear out that stagnant “heater air.”
But if your screens are caked with last year’s dust, cottonwood fluff, and grime, you’re not really getting fresh air, you’re breathing in whatever is stuck in the mesh. Clean, new screens mean that when you do open up for a few minutes, the air coming in is actually crisp and clean.
It’s Not Just About the Mesh
While you’re looking at your screens, it’s the perfect time to check out the rest of the window. Winter is when your sealed units and weatherstripping really have to prove their worth.
If you notice frost building up on the glass or a draft that’s chilling your living room, it might be more than just a screen issue. Since we manufacture our own “Glasure Seal” units right here at Glacier Glass, we can take a look at the whole picture. Fixing a screen is great, but making sure your window is energy-efficient for a Regina winter is even better.