Options to Lower Your Carbon Foot Print With Sash Window Draught Proofing

Posted by Bradley James on April 25th, 2010 filed in Global Warming


Living in a house with older windows has its good points and bad. The windows may be classically beautiful with lots of character but they are also old and have most likely become less efficient and functional with age. It is easy to reduce your carbon foot print with sash window draught proofing.

You have probably seen advertisements from window replacement shops touting how great new window technology has become. Their position is that it is best to remove older sash windows and to replace them with new, ‘modern’ units. They offer double-paned, gas-filled vinyl (plastic) framed windows as the alternative.

The fact of the matter is, your windows are worth saving at almost any cost. When facing the choice of whether to repair or replace, the best advice on older windows is to repair if at all possible. It is easier to do and the results will be more pleasing to the eye and to the wallet.

Old windows were built to last as long as the house they were installed on and the house is still there, right? But old windows get tired and worn out and need to be maintained (just like us!). Most people who live in really old houses have NEVER seen their windows work properly, as they were meant to. But that can be fixed.

Paint may need to be scraped and sash cords may need to be replaced. Counter weights may need balancing and pulleys may need servicing. But the most important thing to complete on older sash windows is draught proofing.

It is easy and cost-effective to reduce your carbon foot print with sash window draught proofing. Not only will a proper job stop the draughts but it will also minimize dust and noise. It will even help eliminate rattling of the panes. It will help the heat stay in during winter and stay out during summer. It’s a very sound strategy.

Sash window repairs London professionals provide make your older home more energy efficient and attractive. A sash window renovation is an excellent choice when upgrading your home or business structure.

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