Traditional double hung sash windows are renowned for being painted shut. It seems many painters may not understand how they function. In our own experience, most painters just paint them shut.
If your windows are not functioning correctly, have been painted shut, have broken cords, etc. here are two good reasons to repair them so they function correctly.
Summer
Fully functioning windows are a key focal point for energy efficiency, ventilation and home health.
In Summer we should have the capacity to ventilate our houses correctly, and as the windows were designed to do.
Also, we should be able to shut down our house windows, fully sealed, to hinder the heat coming in through windows during hot weather.
Our Draft Seal Recondition Service will make the top and bottom windows function correctly, so you can open the top window for ventilation.
A fully functioning sash window will allow ventilation to pass through the house and catch the breeze to cool it down. This can reduce the need for air-conditioning.
Functioning sash windows will allow the ventilation to pass through the house and fresh air is a key to good health.
A well-ventilated house hinders development of mold issues.
Our Draft Seal Recondition Service will seal the gaps in the windows when you close them on a very hot day, in order to use air-conditioning. (Helping to keep the heat out and the cool in.)
Our Draft Seal Recondition Service will help to save on energy bills in summer as the house will stay cooler for longer, due to windows being sealed.
Our Australian standards acoustic seals will not only keep your house cooler in summer when you need to keep the heat out, but will help to cut down on noise coming in.
Winter
A large percentage of heat loss from internal heating systems during winter will come from leaky sash windows.
Our draft seal recondition service will help keep the heat inside the house during the bitter winter to help keep your house warmer.
Our Draft seal recondition service will also help to save on energy bills in winter as the house will stay warmer for longer, due to windows being sealed.
·When the sun finally comes out and you need to let some air into your house during winter, if your windows are functioning properly, this can be easily achieved.
Functioning sash windows will allow the ventilation to pass through the house and fresh air is the key to good health.
So, to summarise if you have double hung traditional sash windows, you have a great investment. The windows were made to last, designed to be repaired and designed to ventilate effectively. With a basic draft seal recondition you can have all these benefits along with more energy efficiency.
