About Sash Window Draught Proofing

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Sash windows are a great feature of homes, apartments or other buildings where they often indicate what period the home is from. Even though some sash windows may be older than others, all of them add to a property’s aesthetic appeal.
In countries such as the UK where many of the older homes still have sash windows that owners are loathed to replace with modern options, it is important to remember that they need care and good maintenance so that they remain in good condition – to be enjoyed by generations to come.
Any wood, especially when it is exposed to moisture and rain, as happens with sash windows, needs to be well maintained and checked from time to time to ensure that the sash is in good condition and has not started to rot, for example. But more than that: sash windows that are not looked after can also deteriorate to a state of disrepair that allows draughts through.
Draughts can cause cold to come in, with the result that you use more energy, pushing up the utility bill, for example. Therefore: one of the most important reasons to look after your sashes and have them inspected regularly is ...
... to make sure they are properly draughtproofed. If not, they will indeed cause the temperature in the rooms where the sashes are installed to fluctuate and cause you to use more electricity for warmth, for example.
As is the case with all other parts of your home, make sure you check your sash windows for signs of rot, and for signs that cold air may creep into the home through them. When looking at your sashes, look out for some signs that may cause draughts. For example, do you notice gaps between the sash and the box frame, or, say, between the frame and its glazing? If so, you may want to deal with it to prevent unnecessary draughts. Also, look out for mould/rot on any wood, either inside or outside. Have you noticed more noise from the outside coming into your home? Are there cracks in the windows? These are some examples that your sash may need attention such as a proper draughtproofing service.
The best advice to approach this issue is to call in the services of a good maintenance company in your area, a service known for working on, among some, sash windows, their repairs and restoration, a service that also offers sash window draughtproofing. Make sure you deal with a professional service, one with experience in the region, a company recommended by home and apartment owners near you.
Some sash windows may require only minor repairs, whereas others need to be looked at and repaired by a professional service. Once you decide on the best service, they will come in and start the process of carefully dismantling the sash. They will make sure that weight counterbalance is looked at for proper and even distribution. They will check and clean – and lubricate – pulleys, and they will make sure cords are in good condition and replaced if necessary. Excess paint that causes obstructions will be removed.
The rebalanced sashes will be re-fit to align with beadings. Thereafterwood is painted with primer and then windows are checked to see that they work properly. Ask your service provider to use a microporous paint finish: it will keep out water but still allow your sash to breathe and the wood to dry out.
The above is a condensed version of the service to help ensure your sashes are in good condition and that they will keep draughts out. Draughtproofing, restoring your old sash windows, proper maintenance of wood – it all helps to keep your property in good condition and will, therefore, help ensure that you enjoy living where you do.
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