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Stop bitter draughts the whole year through
While old buildings need greater ventilation to remove moisture than new ones, it is fairly common for the air leakage through their windows to be rather excessive. Taking this into consideration it is advisable to eliminate draughts through adjusting, easing and servicing opening casements. In some instances however, if the air infiltration between the casements and the frames still poses as a problem, draught proofing the windows, and if present, the shutters too, will help to remedy the issue.
Depending on the requirements, draught proofing can take the form of an oversized fitting, for instance a tube, fin, or brush pile, or a gap filler (foam or mastic) but your local Exeter joiner will be able to help advise you on the best option for your home.
Please note that in order to reduce the risk of condensation, which contributes to decay, your wooden window specialist will allow for additional ventilation near any sources of moisture or will only partially seal the windows to ensure your home is as comfortable as possible.
Improving the insulation of your wooden windows
Taking considered measures to improve the overall insulation of your windows can also help to reduce, and cut out, draughts within your Exeter home. One way of reducing the heat flow through old windows is to invest in secondary glazing as significantly, they can exceed the performance of new double-glazing options.
Secondary glazing involves fitting extra glass on to the inside of an existing window and if well designed, is unobtrusive which means you are able to enjoy your home the whole year through and most importantly, stay warm when it matters the most.
Of course there are further measures you can take to ensure the very best results within your home. Insulated blinds, heavy lined curtains and reinstated shutters can be used in conjunction with secondary glazing to further enhance the performance of a single glazed window so your family are comfortable regardless of the weather outside. |
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