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For keeping heat in during the winter and unwanted heat out in the summer, pretty much the biggest step you can take is to double glaze your windows. Are you wondering exactly how do double glazed windows work? How can they insulate your home in both the cold and the...
With double glazing, two panels of glass are used rather than only one to create an insulated glass unit, or IGU. The two panels are separated by a small space, between 6mm to 18mm, which can be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. What is double...
When draught proofing sash and casement windows to stop those cold draughts from coming into your home, the trick to getting a good seal is to understand the characteristics of the window. After all, the way sash and casement windows operate is entirely different. So,...
Sash window brushes, when used correctly, can serve as an effective draught seal for your windows. With double hung windows or any other windows with sliding sashes, brush seals can work beautifully when you want to stop as much wind passing through your windows as...
When you can successfully stop draughts around your windows and doors, you’ll see sizable energy savings. And, you won’t have to fend off those cold air currents by wearing an extra layer of clothing in the house or by cranking up your heat. But, before you try your...
The small openings around your windows are responsible for some hefty problems – cold draughts, poor energy efficiency and inflated energy bills. But, when you know how to draught proof a window the professional way, you can have these issues resolved. The secret to...
Draught proofing windows can have a huge impact on your home’s comfort level in the winter and on your energy bills – if you do it right. When it comes to stopping window draughts, there are a lot of nuances that aren’t obvious unless you have a lot of experience with...
If you’ve had enough of cold draughts and inflated energy bills, it’s time to get serious about draught proofing windows. DIY methods like window draught tape or even a simple window sill draught snake can block out some of those cold air currents that make it almost...
One type of draught seal that a lot of people use under their doors is the door brush seal. This type of seal consists of a panel of wood, metal, vinyl or other material, with brush hairs that sweep along the edge of the seal. The panel and the bristles, which could...
The coldest space of anyone’s home is the area right around the front door. Everyone knows it. We’ve all felt it. That cold, brisk air current that comes in, seeping through the gaps all around your door. It’s a big problem for most homes: Increasing energy...