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.
Sash window draught proofing materials.
Easiseal beads for draught proofing sash windows.
Please take a look at the external stick on draught proofing in the image provided below.
On top of that if the install is neat and tidy it shouldn t effect the function of the sash window all that much.
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.
The gaps around a typical single sash window can add up to the equivalent of 6 square inches.
Sliding wooden sash windows lend great character to a period building and when working correctly allow essential ventilation in summer and winter.
Our tried and tested ventrolla perimeter sealing system vpsss will draught proof your sash windows and eliminate these problems without compromising the look.
However it s this air gap that causes draughts rattles dust ingress and reduced energy efficiency.