Windows and Doors
The windows and doors are an important functional component of a house or building. Most windows and doors are functional in that they can be opened and closed, although sometimes this requires considerable effort.
In some buildings, especially older buildings, poor operation of windows and doors is due to normal settlement or normal wear and tear. Sometimes, improper window or doors operation is due to structural defects in the building.
The Engineer analyzes the window and door operation to determine if there are structural defects. For any problems found, the expense analysis in the engineering report helps you plan for future expenses.
Windows
Window
replacement is an expense many buyers choose to undertake. The
Engineer's evaluation of windows will determine whether they function
properly. This includes checking for evidence of excessive wind
or water leakage, damage, etc. Even if the Engineer finds that
the windows function, you may choose to replace them for personal reasons.
Windows are also checked for other concerns such as the need for caulking, draftiness, ease of operation, and leakage. Many older windows are drafty, leak when it rains, and are difficult to operate. Even newer windows may have problems.
Old windows are not as energy efficient as more modern windows. Houses built during the 1960s may have leaky aluminum windows, while older houses have leaky double-hung wooded windows. Houses built before World War II may have leaky metal casement windows.
Even with storm windows in place, the old windows are not as energy-efficient as modern windows. Today, windows are typically double-glazed to help reduce heating and cooling costs. They are also better insulated, and require less maintenance than older windows.
Doors
Just
like with the operation of the windows, door operation can be a clue
to problems in a building. A door that binds may just be
swollen due to moisture, or it may indicate an underlying
structural defect. A door frame that
is not level may be the result of normal settlement or may indicate
a structural defect. A gap around a door may be present due to
an underlying structural defects.
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