Draught Proofing

Draught Proofing Services

Are you feeling a cold draft near your windows? This is a sign that warm air is escaping, and cold air is entering, causing your heating system to work harder and less efficiently. Proper draught proofing can solve this problem by sealing gaps and preventing unwanted air exchange.

The Benefits of Draught Proofing:

• Eliminates Rattles

• Improves Insulation

• Stops Dust and Dirt from Entering

• Enhances Soundproofing

• Reduces Heating Bills

Our draught proofing system is virtually invisible but incredibly effective, sealing gaps around windows to keep out cold air and prevent heat loss. This method can also be applied to external doors, ensuring your entire home is protected from draughts.

The Importance of Draught Proofing

Sash windows, an integral part of historic buildings, are often overlooked when it comes to modern insulation solutions. Unlike PVCu double-glazing, sash windows can be effectively draught proofed, maintaining their historic charm while improving energy efficiency. Our draught proofing services focus on preserving the integrity of your sash windows, offering an alternative to expensive replacements.

Our Comprehensive Draught Proofing Process:

• Removing the staff bead and checking the sash frame.

• Inspecting the parting bead and the top sash.

• Checking for loose joints, missing putty, or excess paint.

• Addressing any problems found.

• Removing weights from the frame.

• Checking pulleys.

• Making necessary repairs (e.g., replacing sills, performing splice repairs).

• Ensuring that sashes fit properly and that middle rails are level.

• Reweighing sash weights and adding necessary extras to balance movement.

• Installing brushes and reassembling the window using new parting beads, staff beads, and cords.

All exposed timber is treated with a timber preservative; new timber is knotted, primed, and prepared for reinstallation.

Additionally, we supply and fit:

• New Catches

• Vent Locks

• Security Locks

• Lifts

Draught proofing will make your home more comfortable, quieter, and significantly more energy efficient, all at a fraction of the cost of new double-glazed windows.