Sliding wooden sash windows lend great character to a period building and when working correctly allow essential ventilation in summer and winter.
Sash window draught proofing brush.
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.
The air gap of 3mm around sashes enable the windows to slide past one another for smooth operation.
To draught proof a sash window we must consider the condition of the sashes and frame.
Draught proofing and repairs can be carried out with very good results and can give far better pay back than the replacement glazing.
Enjoy a cosier home with ventrolla s draught proofing expertise.
The frame and sashes would be serviced which involves.
Easiseal beads for draught proofing sash windows.
When they were originally installed in georgian and victorian properties the windows required sufficient gaps in order to operate correctly without damaging them.
For added convenience drawings of all brush sizes are available to view or download on each individual product page.
Removing the staff bead and then the bottom sash.
Draftfix sealing beads for draught proofing sash windows 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.
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.