Brr! It got cold fast here in Michigan. The autumn chill is a cruel reminder that winter is on its way. During these cold nights, you may have felt a draft entering your home through your windows. Before you go out and replace all your windows, there are two easy things that you can do to fix your drafty windows.
1. Seal Window Openings
This is a pretty simple fix. Basically you pop the interior trim off of the window openings and use spray foam in the gaps between the window jam and window frame. You can find this spray foam at most hardware stores. If you want to go a step further you can caulk the exterior and interior trim.
2. Replace the Seals
Sometimes the seals on a window aren?t tight enough. In this case you can add a weather strip. You can find weather strips at your local hardware store. Once you pick out your material you can begin this simple project.
A. Clean
First you need to clean the surfaces of your window with soap and water. This will get rid of dirt and help the adhesive stick to the window longer.
B. Cut Into Strips
Cut the weather stripping material about an inch longer than the height of your window sash.
C. Set the Strips
Next you?ll place one side of the window strip behind the window sash. Do this until the upper and lower sash channels are covered.
D. Peel and Press
Then peel the tape from the back of the adhesive and press it into place behind the window sash.
E. Cut Strips
Next, measure and cut the weather strips for the horizontal part of the window where it meets the ledge.
F. Peel and Press Again
Then peel the tape from the back of the adhesive and press it firmly into place along the ledge just like you did on the other sides.
G. Check Your Work
Check all your work for gaps in the weather stripping. If you find gaps, cut and place weather stripping on them.
H. Weather Strip the Outside
Finally, you?re going to measure the outside of your window and cut up 4 strips. Consult your window manufacturer?s installation guides for exact instructions. If you don?t have yours, most can be found online. Once you?ve done that, you?ll remove the adhesive and press the strip firmly into place along the outside.
Source: http://www.martinocompanies.com/2012/10/how-to-fix-a-drafty-window-bloomfield-hills-mi/
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