We all love to be warm during the winter, and old sliding sash windows are renowned for being draughty. An estimated 43 million homes are built with sliding sash windows, many before the 1930’s, that contain single glazing encased by hollow boxes. Heat is lost 16 times faster per unit area than a wall which makes for a chilly room! Warm up fast with our tips on how to prepare your sliding sash windows for winter:
Get nifty with textiles
Heavy curtains and insulated shutters are an instant fix for leaky sliding sash windows. It’s a cheaper way to do it, but it only works when the curtains are closed and the glass will remain cold.
- Draught-proof sash windows
Make a trip to your local DIY store and pick up draught stripping or compression seals and fix to any openings around the window. Draught proofing can have a significant but can look unsightly, and care should be taken if fitting in rooms with high humidity levels.
- Upgrade the glazing
If the surrounding boxes of the sliding sash windows are in good condition, then upgrade the glass within. Choose between double and triple glazed sash windows, which will cut heat losses significantly, are virtually unnoticeable and your original frames can be retained!
- Change timber to UPVC sash windows
Timber sliding sash windows look beautiful in period homes, but don’t tend to last as well as the home does. Keep the style and longevity in par by changing timber to UPVC sliding sash windows and benefit from a warmer room – it even stops the window from becoming stiff so that it’s easier to open!
- Invest in new sliding sash windows
Replace old, noisy and damaged sash windows, and preserve the history and style of your home with new uPVC sliding sash windows. You don’t have to compromise on the style of your window, as sash windows are encased within a box so they are less susceptible to distortion and rot as opposed to a hinged window. They also offer excellent energy efficiency, are easy to open, clean and maintain.
Notaro Windows specialise in fitting UPVC sliding sash windows in Somerset. Our windows come with a 10-year guarantee and are sealed with weather resistant sealants to ensure they keep your home warm all year around! Contact Notaro Windows to learn more or call 01278 662 298 for a free quote.