Draught proofing also known as draught sealing is the process of sealing the gaps around a timber casement or sash window without affecting the operation of the window.
Sash window draught proofing materials.
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Sliding wooden sash windows lend great character to a period building and when working correctly allow essential ventilation in summer and winter.
Please take a look at the external stick on draught proofing in the image provided below.
Often though they have been over painted the sash cords have broken or the frames may have swollen and they no longer operate as they should.
Some are designed for general draught proofing and can be used on sash windows while others have been designed specifically for sash windows such as those available from exiseal co uk.
Almost anyone will be able to successfully draught proof their sash window using this diy sash window draught proofing method.
Easiseal beads for draught proofing sash windows.
On top of that if the install is neat and tidy it shouldn t effect the function of the sash window all that much.