Some of the problems you can experience with older windows are sticking, fogging up, rotting, sweating and screeching. These are some of the signs that indicate you'll need to replace your windows. By replacing your windows and doors now ensures you'll have a better looking home not to mention cutting the costs of your energy bills, even years from now you'll be saving money.

Here are some things to look for:

Poorly or non-operating windows
This includes windows that are painted or swelled shut, sticking frames, broken counterweights or cranks and rotted frames or casings.

Sun Damage
Over time the sun can cause window frames to deteriorate and change colors. Lower quality vinyl just doesn't hold up under intense sunlight.

Problem: Excessive Heat Gain or Loss
Caused by old, drafty windows or noninsulated and single-pane clear glass.

Excessive Noise
Caused by older, single-pane windows or double-pane windows with insufficient sound-deadening qualities.

Condensation, Leaks, Mold and Corrosion
Oleder windows with poor insulating qualities allow greater heat transfer, resulting in moisture collection that causes these problems.

Poorly Functioning Lock Hardware
Old window and door locks feature designs that often fail or are easy to defeat.