Double glazing insulation question
Double glazing insulation questionWe finally moved house and it's lovely here, BUT so much to repair/replace!
Flat roof in need of attention, fencing, boiler playing up, patio and back door due to be replaced ect ect ect, so there is not much cash left! Our windows are double glazed, but the they are old and drafty. Does anyone know the best way to make the windows draft proof? Slave to 3 children, 1 Greyhound, 1 Cat, 4 rescued hens and a very patient hubby x
R.I.P: Ellie, Phoebe, Tikka Freshstart for hens collection point Aylesbury, Bucks
Re: Double glazing insulation questionWhere are the draughts coming from?
Where the windows close/open or from round the sides of the frames? If from the open/closing bits you could buy some stick on draught strips so that when the window closes it seals the gap. Dom Ali Woks My World
Re: Double glazing insulation questionThanks for your reply Dom!
The draft is coming from the the gap between the windows and frame when they are closed. Currently has black rubber strips, but I suppose they've been compressed over time and are now useless! Slave to 3 children, 1 Greyhound, 1 Cat, 4 rescued hens and a very patient hubby x
R.I.P: Ellie, Phoebe, Tikka Freshstart for hens collection point Aylesbury, Bucks
Re: Double glazing insulation questionThen,as a shortish term solution, you could use silicone bathroom sealant or something similar to fill the gaps. You'd need one of those gun thingies to squeeze it out of the tube too unless you could find some that is in a big toothpaste type tube.
Dom Ali Woks My World
Re: Double glazing insulation questionMaybe I didn't decribe the problem properly! If I do that, I won't be able to open the windows anymore LOL
There is no draft between the frame and the wall, just from the window and frame gap if you see what I mean? Slave to 3 children, 1 Greyhound, 1 Cat, 4 rescued hens and a very patient hubby x
R.I.P: Ellie, Phoebe, Tikka Freshstart for hens collection point Aylesbury, Bucks
Re: Double glazing insulation questionIn that case it's back to the draught excluder type strips stuck to the frame where the windows close onto it.
Dom Ali Woks My World
Re: Double glazing insulation questionThank you Dom! I'll pop to DIY store later then!
Slave to 3 children, 1 Greyhound, 1 Cat, 4 rescued hens and a very patient hubby x
R.I.P: Ellie, Phoebe, Tikka Freshstart for hens collection point Aylesbury, Bucks
Re: Double glazing insulation questionIf your looking for a temporary fix over the winter period then you could try this!..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seasonal-Doub ... 19d42bd635 I am old and wise, because I was young and stupid!.
Re: Double glazing insulation question
Thank you for replying. This looks like it goes directly onto the glass, but we have double glazing. It's just the gaps where the wind is howling through! Slave to 3 children, 1 Greyhound, 1 Cat, 4 rescued hens and a very patient hubby x
R.I.P: Ellie, Phoebe, Tikka Freshstart for hens collection point Aylesbury, Bucks Re: Double glazing insulation questionWhere the windows close/open or from round the sides of the frames?
Re: Double glazing insulation question
Hi Jacob, the draft is coming from the gap where the window meets the frame. I think we need new rubber seals (and win the lottery!) Slave to 3 children, 1 Greyhound, 1 Cat, 4 rescued hens and a very patient hubby x
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