It is important to draught strip windows with rubber strips or DIY brushes. If there is a sash window, a specialist must be consulted to fit recessed weather stripping. Also, it is strict no-no to draught strip windows in rooms which have boiler or gas fire. Also, never make the mistake of blocking the ventilators. Blocking them will not help in maintaining the fresh supply of air.

Here is a list of some important precautions which need to be taken before going ahead with draught proofing.  In order to fill the internal and external gaps around the window frames, it is advisable to use acrylic sealant or decorator’s caulk. But precaution should be taken that the sealant is kept smooth and neat so that rainwater is not trapped by it.

Next, all the window frames should be repaired of any kind of damages. Also, the functioning of the windows should be checked so that there is proper ventilation in the room. Any windows that are painted shut should be released. Also sash cords for sliding sash windows should be immediately replaced. When doing draught proofing of windows on the upper storey, do it yourself if and only if there is presence of hinges which aid in easy and safe removal of the window sashes with absolutely no risk of falling.

In case absence of air vents in a room, it is safe to ask a joiner to fit a trickle vent in the top or side of the window frame. But if sue to some reasons, the above suggestion is not feasible, what should be done is that the sides and the bottom of the opening parts of the window frame should be draught striped.

Also, it is very necessary to have an extract fan fitted in the kitchen and bath in order to get rid of all the moist air. Also, the fans should vent to the air outside via a wall, window, chimney, or roof. When in a kitchen, a multispeed extract over the hob is the best choice one can opt for. A bathroom fan with humidistat for auto switch-off is necessary for every bathroom.

After the draught stripping and the sealing are done with, it is advisable to consult the heating engineer to do flue gas spillage tests to check the safety of fires and boilers.

It is known fact to all of us that hot air rises. As the molecules in the air gain kinetic energy due to heat, they spread away from each other and hence the air rises. So if we need conserve heat in our house, priority should be given to insulate the upstairs ceilings, roof or both.

The best way to save heating costs as well maintain the heat in the house is by draught proofing of the windows. Generally speaking, £20 worth of DIY self-adhesive rubber draught stripping is enough to meet the draught proofing demands of your house. These takes although not very strong are able to serve the purpose for a few weeks. And this is exactly what you need. No flashy or costly. Just a cheap and effective way to keep your house nice and warm. And repeating the taping once in two or three months is not a difficult task at all.

But many times, another option is available for us. And that is to remove the original timber windows and replace them with plastic ones. This is because it is supposed that plastic windows are tighter and have high productive life. Also, many say that the old timber windows responsible are ill fitting and hence draughty.

But going by the general opinion it can be said that it is always more preferable and economical to get the old timber windows overhauled and draught proofed rather than removing them. And those who say that plastic windows are maintenance free are completely wrong. Many users of plastic windows complained of scratched surfaces and thus want to paint them. Also, there is constant need for replacement of handles, hinges and catches with these plastic doors. And many a times, these door companies suddenly disappear from the face of the earth. In addition to this, many users suffer from premature misting between the two panes. So is this what you call maintenance-free?

So you want to go for draught proofing depends on the duration for which you wish to hold on to the existing property and the size of your windows. With the increasing energy prices and technological improvements, the option of double glazing seems to be a better one but study neatly and you will find that it is still the costlier option. Actually, even today, double glazing will cost you twice as that of draught proofing and it has a payback period of 12 to 15 years which is quite high. So on a personal note, prefer draught proofing and nice decorative windows.

It is important to draught strip windows with rubber strips or DIY brushes. If there is a sash window, a specialist must be consulted to fit recessed weather stripping. Also, it is strict no-no to draught strip windows in rooms which have boiler or gas fire. Also, never make the mistake of blocking the ventilators. Blocking them will not help in maintaining the fresh supply of air.

Here is a list of some important precautions which need to be taken before going ahead with draught proofing.  In order to fill the internal and external gaps around the window frames, it is advisable to use acrylic sealant or decorator’s caulk. But precaution should be taken that the sealant is kept smooth and neat so that rainwater is not trapped by it.

Next, all the window frames should be repaired of any kind of damages. Also, the functioning of the windows should be checked so that there is proper ventilation in the room. Any windows that are painted shut should be released. Also sash cords for sliding sash windows should be immediately replaced. When doing draught proofing of windows on the upper storey, do it yourself if and only if there is presence of hinges which aid in easy and safe removal of the window sashes with absolutely no risk of falling.

In case absence of air vents in a room, it is safe to ask a joiner to fit a trickle vent in the top or side of the window frame. But if sue to some reasons, the above suggestion is not feasible, what should be done is that the sides and the bottom of the opening parts of the window frame should be draught striped.

Also, it is very necessary to have an extract fan fitted in the kitchen and bath in order to get rid of all the moist air. Also, the fans should vent to the air outside via a wall, window, chimney, or roof. When in a kitchen, a multispeed extract over the hob is the best choice one can opt for. A bathroom fan with humidistat for auto switch-off is necessary for every bathroom.

After the draught stripping and the sealing are done with, it is advisable to consult the heating engineer to do flue gas spillage tests to check the safety of fires and boilers.