Draught proofing sash window

theGrinch

I have this one (single glazed) sash window that is particularly draughty around the sides and at the meeting rail. The window itself was changed by the previous owner about 5 years ago.

Is there an effective and low cost way/system I can draught proof it for the coming winter without having to change the complete window?

-taff

If you don't want to open it again, you can get that film stuff you stick to the edges and heat with a hairdryer to tighten...
I used to stuff newspaper in mine, but there's bound to be a better option these days.

jimbo_the_jetset

The cheap and effective way is to paint (or sealant) it shut, but then you will never be able to open it. Next option is to get a sash specialist to refurb and fit draft brushes into specially routed channels at the joins. Another option is secondary glazing which can be done DIY or professionally and can be fitted permanent or temporary (magnetic strips) so you can remove in the summer.

I am considering the 2 longer term options for my house but haven't enquired about prices just yet so can comment on costs

theGrinch

jimbo_the_jetset wrote: »

The cheap and effective way is to paint (or sealant) it shut, but then you will never be able to open it. Next option is to get a sash specialist to refurb and fit draft brushes into specially routed channels at the joins. Another option is secondary glazing which can be done DIY or professionally and can be fitted permanent or temporary (magnetic strips) so you can remove in the summer.

I am considering the 2 longer term options for my house but haven't enquired about prices just yet so can comment on costs

I would consider either of the draught brushes or removable secondary glazing. In winter the window would remain close.

I would love to DIY it, but need to make some enquiries as to what it entails.

Thanks for the heads up on magnetic strips/DG.

Dark_Star

Stuff socks/tights in the gap where the windows overlap & slide up & down ...this does work

leveller2911

This site may be of use. They show how to carry out certain work to sash windows.

http://www.mightonproducts.com/mighton-tv

eduardi

I refurbed all of my sash windows with the mighton products, worked really well.

Got one full sash remade and draught sealed by a company, and it is the worst fitting and draughty of all.

Had a 2nd company refurb another window and did such a bad job that it was at that point I decided to do it myself. Much cheaper and quite easy.

Get the brush strip, and the beading.

jimbo_the_jetset

eduardi wrote: »

I refurbed all of my sash windows with the mighton products, worked really well.

Got one full sash remade and draught sealed by a company, and it is the worst fitting and draughty of all.

Had a 2nd company refurb another window and did such a bad job that it was at that point I decided to do it myself. Much cheaper and quite easy.

Get the brush strip, and the beading.

Interesting, I always though it would be out of my DIY league but maybe not..... Are you handy with a router then?

Did it take long per window?