Draughty windows

lucky11_2

I have old sash windows which are hellish draughty, I've fitted draught excluder strips but it makes no difference cos of the gaps at the ends... where can I get that window cling-film stuff you shrink to fit with a hair-dryer? Has it got a special name? I'm b***** freezing!

WestonDave

This one - http://www.focusdiy.co.uk/invt/119351 - I realise FOCUS are out of stock but you can get the same stuff on ebay and other places. Once you have the name you can search for places locally you can get it.

McKneff

ahh, put another jumper on:rotfl:
I sympathise, i feel the cold so easily.

Saw some at Wilkinsons a couple of weeks ago, i think Polycell do it.

lucky11_2

Oooh thank you both, that's nice & cheap too, I thought it'd be more. I'm off to check Wilkinsons!!

McKneff - if only you could see how many layers & blankets I have on, and that's with the radiators on! Draughty old basement properties are lovely & cool all summer... lol!!

gmgmgm

Secondary glazing isn't the solution to draughts.

You need to block the holes themselves. This can easily be done with kitchen clingfilm- stick it into the gaps with a blunt knife. It's invisible but stops the draughts.

lucky11_2

Thanks for the tip gmgmgm, great idea... I think I'll try both actually

lucky11_2

gmgmgm... you my friend are an absolute star! Thankyou for the tip, I've just cling-filmed my windows - I didn't realise just how big the gaps in the middle were - no wonder it was draughty! Many thanks

Dee2

I second that lucky! Thanks gmgmgm - I've just done a "trial" window with cling film - what a difference! I'm off to do the rest now!

ukbill69

Maybe install some blinds, that helps a lot.