How to Easily Patch a Drafty Window

There are few things more annoying than discovering a drafty window in your home. Drafty windows can let in cold air and water, and quickly raise your monthly heating bill. Further, if left untreated, cracks and gaps in your window frames can get bigger over time.

If you have recently discovered a draft coming from a window in your home, there are several ways to patch the area until a permanent repair can be made.

V-Seal weather stripping

One of the easiest and most effective ways to patch a drafty window is to attach V-Seal weather stripping along the sides of the window sashes. V-Seal weather stripping is designed to fill narrow gaps and tight spaces, preventing air from leaking in. It also allows you to open and shut your windows while the seal is in place, making it a convenient solution.

Caulking cord

For larger gaps and cracks, using a caulking cord is an easy way to temporarily seal off the area. The caulking cord is easily malleable, and will effectively seal cracks and gaps in virtually any type of window material. Caulking cords are also easy to remove and do not require you to use any additional tools or equipment.

Window film

For particularly large or difficult to isolate drafts, putting up window film can help to seal off the entire window. The film looks similar to plastic wrap, and stretches over the entire window. Once you apply heat to the film using a hair dryer or heat gun, the film shrinks down to seal off the window, preventing any air from entering.

Weather seal tape

If the source of a draft is coming from a cracked window pane, weather seal tape can be an effective way to temporarily patch the cracked area. In a pinch, nail polish can also be used to seal up small cracks in your window pane. However, while these options will provide a temporary fix to a drafty window, they will not do much to improve the structural integrity of the glass.

It’s important to note that these fixes only put a Band-Aid on the problem. In order to permanently fix the source of a drafty window, it’s advised to call in a professional.

The team at Bauer Construction has been dedicated to providing high quality service and results at affordable rates since 2006. We can quickly and successfully provide a permanent solution to a drafty window, as well as any other handyman services you require. Give us a call today at 847-553-5331, and let us tackle your home repair needs.

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