How to Draught Proof Windows

If you?re getting irritated by pesky draughts in your home and are worried about the rising costs of heating bills and how much energy is being lost, then why not look into window draught proofing as a way of solving the problem?

No matter your type of windows you have or how many there are in the property, draught proof windows can make all the difference between a warm and cosy winter and a cool, one that allows that biting UK weather to get into your property ? so no matter how much you turn up the thermostat, rooms never appear to get any warmer.

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Window Draught Proofing Options

To help you figure out the best window draught-proofing options available for your home, we?ve listed the details and benefits of all the major types below:

• Compression Seals ? window seals, also known as ?compression? seals, are usually made of an EDPM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber or silicone-gel based material, and are a relatively cheap and easy item to install on most window designs. These types of seal are, however, only best suited to the most narrow window gaps, so won?t always be the best option for older, larger properties or sash windows.
• Triple Glazing ? if you already have double glazing, then compression seals aren?t usually recommended ? otherwise you allow almost no room for natural ventilation, which is important in preventing the build-up of mould and onset of rising damp in a household room. What you can still do, however, is have triple glazing installed onto the existing window; that way you improve noise reduction levels and heat insulation without running the risk of affecting you and your family?s health.
• Air-Vacuumed Windows ? double and triple glazing also often comes with the optional service of air-vacuuming; that is, a contractor injects inert gas (often argon or something similar) in the gaps between each glass pane. This improves the insulating properties of the window and, in a similar fashion as the glazing itself, slows down any potential ?draughts? keen to enter your home.
• Window Draught Excluder ? if you?re looking for something a little cheaper than draught seals or extra glazing you can also find a range of ready-to-use window draught excluders from a range of high-street stores, hardware outlets and online retailers. These aren?t necessarily the most effective way of dealing with draughts, and can only really be used at the bottom-most level of the pane ? so they don?t solve the entire problem either. They do, however, often come in a range of novelty designs and are a fun way of brightening up a room without having to worry about any serious DIY work.

So do you need to know how to draught proof windows in your home?

Well, if you are proficient in DIY and fancy taking on the job yourself, then there is no reason why you shouldn?t get to work as soon as your plan and budget are sorted! You might even want to consider installing extra measures, such as draught proofing your doors to ensure you home is as warm and energy efficient as possible.

If you lack the confidence to do it yourself, however, it is strongly recommended you hire a professional draught proofing contractor to install the seals for you. That way you know your home is draught proofed properly and you don?t have to worry about wasting the time and money on giving it a go yourself. Plus a fully qualified surveyor can carry out a Fan Pressurisation Testbefore work begins, so all the draughts are expertly located and you don?t waste money on any seals where they?re not needed! Just remember to compare a number of different quotes and make sure your contractor is affiliated with British Standards BS7386 for draught-proof guidelines before you make any final decisions on who to hire.

Related articles:

1. Guide to Draught Proofing Doors
2. Triple Glazing Prices and Cost Guide
3. Double Glazed Sash Windows ? Prices and Costs Guide
4. Guide to Cheap uPVC Windows
5. How Much Do New Windows Cost?

Source: http://www.servicemagic.co.uk/resources/draught-proofing-windows/

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