Listed building flat freezing!!!

lawtz04

Hi guys

I rent a flat in an old listed building which in the winter is unbearable cold. Being listed of course it has old single pane wooden windows which in terms of keeping heat in might as well not be there!!

Ive noticed that big drafts come from gaps where some if the windows dont fit shut properly. Is there any method without damaging the windows of sealing or plugging these gaps over winter? I know it wont warm the flat but every little helps.
Thanks

Norman_Castle

I have used plastic bags in the past. Clear bags pushed into the gaps are nearly un-noticable and will not cause damage.

icefall

try induction tape in the gaps

ic

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Secondary-Glazing-Film/invt/210014

I've just fitted this stuff to many of my grandparents draughty single glazed windows and doors, and the difference it has made was immediate. Clean the frame, apply tape, stick on the sheet, trim to size and then use a hair dryer to make it shrink and pull tight.

lawtz04

Thank u. Is the stuff from wickes removeable? Im would like my deposit to be returned when i leave!!

cheapfittedkitchens

You should contact one good carpenter to repair home.

maninthestreet

cheapfittedkitchens wrote: »

You should contact one good carpenter to repair home.

It's a LISTED building, so even simple repairs may required prior approval and be costly.
But with a username such as yours it looks like you are posting just to get your post count up and be able to post a link to promote your own business.

leveller2911

maninthestreet wrote: »

It's a LISTED building, so even simple repairs may required prior approval and be costly.
But with a username such as yours it looks like you are posting just to get your post count up and be able to post a link to promote your own business.

Should give a newbie the benefit of the doubt but its not a good start...:D

27col

This all sounds like a good reason to avoid listed buildings like the plague. Too much interference from conservation officers who whose only reason for being is to make things awkward for home owners. They would rather the place fell down for want of money than have their opinions flouted. I say this as one who loves to see old buildings restored and given a new lease of life.

leveller2911

27col wrote: »

This all sounds like a good reason to avoid listed buildings like the plague. Too much interference from conservation officers who whose only reason for being is to make things awkward for home owners. They would rather the place fell down for want of money than have their opinions flouted. I say this as one who loves to see old buildings restored and given a new lease of life.

I 2nd your post..........I have 2 jobs at the moment being held up by Conservation officers.There are no rules just "guidelines" and their opinion and their opinion is final.

Like you say they would prefer the properties to fall down rather than be renovated.I deal with 2 Listed officers from different Councils and neither of them will do a site visit, you need a crow bar to prize them out of the office.You have to send photo,s and e-mails.There is NO way they can make an informed decision from a !!!!!!!g photo.....

Ok rant over, feel better now.......;)

Gers

I live in a listed building (grade 2) and it's only the exterior that needs special permission for changes. There's secondary glazing at the front of the building but the back windows are draughty old sashes - luckily the bedroom has the original shutters so that keeps a load of cold out.

Check with your local council about adding the window kit - perhaps they don't mind. They do have to consider the needs of residents when making any decisions these days so don't worry too much.