Performance · Problem
Old windows feel draughty.
Primary question · Why am I experiencing "old windows feel draughty", and what should I do first?
Symptoms typically include: cold air falling onto the sill in winter, whistle or rattle in strong wind, curtains move on still days, single-glazed sash visibly loose in the frame. Below; the technologies that genuinely address the root cause.
The five questions
Is this right for me?
If any of the symptoms below describe your home, this is the right entry point.
What will it cost?
Depends on root cause. Diagnose first.
Advantages
- Cold air falling onto the sill in winter
- Whistle or rattle in strong wind
- Curtains move on still days
Trade-offs
- Symptoms can have multiple causes; a quick fix may not be the right one
What to do next
Run the Home Comfort Score to see which technology fits your specific home.
House Summary
"Old windows feel draughty" is rarely a single-product problem. The right answer is almost always a small stack; a fabric fix plus a kit fix.
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