Cheap, Discrete and Possibly DIY Ways To Exclude Draught Coming Through Windows?

emperorstevee

Hello everyone,

The flat I currently live in was built very quickly and cheaply. One of the results of this seems to be that the windows, in particular those in my bedroom and bathrom, let through quite an awful draught! Are there any simple, cheap ways that I could reduce the amount of draught coming through that is also not very noticeable?

Thank you

TheCyclingProgrammer

Where are the drafts coming from exactly?

dj1471

I can sympathise, I'm also in a new build that was thrown together as cheaply as possible (the windows simply aren't installed properly).

The best solution (short of getting the windows sorted) is decent curtains.

Norman_Castle

Is the draft from where the windows open or from where the frame meets the wall?

emperorstevee

I believe that the draft is coming from the gap between where the windows open. I have curtains closed in the bedroom, but it is always so chilly. Though feeling the curtains, I reckon that I could get thicker ones.

TheCyclingProgrammer

If there are drafts where the windows close it’s possibke that the hinges or gaskets need replacing. You can use weather stripping tape as a temporary bodge.

Jonesya

You can buy self adhesive foam rubber P strip that you can stick around the edges of the window frame to seal the gap. Just clean up the window frame (to remove dust/dirt so it sticks securely), cut and stick. It comes in different sizes, but 3-5mm should be ok - measure the gap you need it yo fill. Shop around - some places charge a fortune for it.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stormguard-05SR034005MB-Profile-Self-Adeshive-Excluder/dp/B00B1EC87C/

http://www.wilko.com/insulation/draught-seal-p-white-sfdp220-6m/invt/0097192

Grenage

Jonesya wrote: »

You can buy self adhesive foam rubber P strip that you can stick around the edges of the window frame to seal the gap. Just clean up the window frame (to remove dust/dirt so it sticks securely), cut and stick. It comes in different sizes, but 3-5mm should be ok - measure the gap you need it yo fill. Shop around - some places charge a fortune for it.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stormguard-05SR034005MB-Profile-Self-Adeshive-Excluder/dp/B00B1EC87C/

http://www.wilko.com/insulation/draught-seal-p-white-sfdp220-6m/invt/0097192

I've used these on our original Edwardian windows, and they're very effective. With a modern window you want to adjust it where possible before resorting to such; a local independent fitter could probably do such for very little if you have trouble.

shortcrust

I had a chap in to replace hinges and seals on a few windows. It’s made an amazing difference. I paid about 250 but that included replacing a fairly big blown unit. Google ‘window doctor’.

emperorstevee

Hello, everyone

I have bought some of these strips, the only problem I have is that they were over an inch in width, making them pretty noticeable. Is it possible to get thinner ones?

Thank you

googler

emperorstevee wrote: »

I have bought some of these strips, the only problem I have is that they were over an inch in width, making them pretty noticeable. Is it possible to get thinner ones?

Yes

6mm - http://www.diy.com/departments/b-q-foam-self-adhesive-weather-strip-l-15m/236636_BQ.prd