Are Your Windows and Doors Making Creaking Sound?

If screeching of windows, creaking of the door and squeaking of the stairs is growing every day and trammeling your harmonious home, it is time to fix it now.

These noise pollutants will not only disturb your sleep but will affect health of your near and dear ones. The latest survey conducted by environmentalist suggests that Delhi, Mumbai registers maximum sound of 74 dB and 70 dB respectively, which is way above the permitted limit. The ailments linked with noise pollution are irreversible hearing loss, anxiety attacks, hypertension and heart attacks. We don’t realize that noise is a hidden enemy of man and it’s time; we control them at home, to build our peaceful retreat.

Noise Pollutants Reasons could be many – why door and windows have a creaking sound?
1. Low Quality Glass
Use of low quality glass causes expansion, when direct sunlight falls on it and contraction at night. The expansion and contraction of glass cannot withstand the weather or temperature changes and hence damages the glass on the frame of the window.

2. Quality of Frame
If the frame does not have a good conduction system i.e. the direct transfer of heat through the frame from outside and inside.

3. Poor Installation
If the installation of doors and windows are tight or loose, hinges are not attached in the right position; it is bound to make movement noises.

Knowing the above reasons for irritants at home, an action to either re – install the windows and doors or install a new one should be made quickly.

UPVC Windows/ Doors:

UPVC material is a poor conductor of heat, it neither retains heat nor transfers heat indoors, whereas aluminum does both. Use of UPVC will not only reduce electricity bill but will also insulate your home from noise, dust and rain unlike wood and aluminium.