It’s common to consider remodeling the kitchen, bathroom or patios, but thinking of replacing old sills and doors might be low on your priority list.

If you’re thinking of a home improvement project, your doors and windows could be the last things on your mind, but, consider the project, especially if you are remodeling an old house.

Here are some of the risks of letting old doors and windows remain in place:

1. Lead Paint

Lead paint is the most dangerous aspect of old houses.

The paint used may contain a lot of lead, and stripping them of paint or simply being around the stuff could be harmful to you and your family.

Just imagine your kids running around and putting their hands on the sill or knobs while there’s old paint filled with lead still coating it, possibly leading to health problems.

2. Mold

Aside from lead paint, you may have mold creeping up the wood that holds the glass or hinges together. This may be particularly true for bathroom doors and windows in Virginia.

Make sure that you check your older windows and doors periodically and ask a professional to take a look.

3. Old Wiring

When window or door frames are damaged or weak, someone could easily be exposed to old electrical wiring in the house, which poses a danger to everyone in the family.

4. Rot

Especially for bathrooms, the bottom part of the doors and door frames could become jagged pieces of wood waiting to injure someone. Not to mention rotten window sills could give way and hurt people or your pets.

5. Asbestos

By itself and intact, asbestos is not especially harmful. But if a crumbling wall or window frame contains this substance, your family could inhale the asbestos particles and suffer from associated health problems.

What do I do if I have lead paint, mold, or rotten windows or doors in Virginia?

If you’re concerned with issues such as mold, rot, or lead paint in or on your windows or doors, it might be time to consider replacing them with products from Renewal by Andersen.

In addition to potentially improving the healthiness of your home, our new windows and doors offer other excellent benefits: They’ll save energy and reduce utilities bills. They’ll increase the value of your home. And their beauty and performance will last for many years to come.

What you waiting for? Click here to schedule your free in-home consultation for replacement windows and doors in Virginia.