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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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not a very sexy subject haha...but what is the best draught excluder for crap double glazed windows? i couldnt understand why my bedroom is so cold but having just run my finger over the top of the window theres an almighty gale blowing through. as im totally clueless about such things what can i get to stop the draught please? |
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over a year ago
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"My favourite sealant is Sikaflex EBT, available from Screwfix, about £6 a tube."
forgive my ignorance but wouldnt sealant be a permanent fixture? i would need to open the window again in the spring lol |
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"Silicone or as a temporary quick fix gorilla tape will work "
ive just googled gorilla tape, thats more of what i was thinkin. as i rent the property i dont want a permanent fixture, just something to get me through autumn/winter |
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"It sounds as though the seal has gone, if it’s around the part that opens rather than the frame part! You can buy it in hardware shops! Very easy to fix lovely! Miss pc  "
quite possibly but im a complete novice when it comes to these things. think il; pop along to b & q tomorrow and see what i can get my hands on , thank you for responding |
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"It sounds as though the seal has gone, if it’s around the part that opens rather than the frame part! You can buy it in hardware shops! Very easy to fix lovely! Miss pc
quite possibly but im a complete novice when it comes to these things. think il; pop along to b & q tomorrow and see what i can get my hands on , thank you for responding "
You tube is a magical place there will be vids on there for you to follow! You’ll have it fixed in no time! Miss pc |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
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The best I've found have been via Amazon self adhesive tape but you can buy the proper seals that also comes in a roll you just cut to size but bit washing up liquid on then push on pretty simple  |
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"It sounds as though the seal has gone, if it’s around the part that opens rather than the frame part! You can buy it in hardware shops! Very easy to fix lovely! Miss pc
quite possibly but im a complete novice when it comes to these things. think il; pop along to b & q tomorrow and see what i can get my hands on , thank you for responding
You tube is a magical place there will be vids on there for you to follow! You’ll have it fixed in no time! Miss pc "
It's amazing what you can find on YouTube isn't it. I'm sure I'll be fine once I know what I'm dojng |
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"The best I've found have been via Amazon self adhesive tape but you can buy the proper seals that also comes in a roll you just cut to size but bit washing up liquid on then push on pretty simple "
I was looking at the amazon tape earlier. Think I'll get a selection of tape and seals and go from there. Thank you  |
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"If you're renting, why not call the landlord or agency and get them to sort it out? "
Because I thought if it only costs a couple of quid it would be quicker to do it myself |
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"Cling film over the frame then GENTLY heat with a hair dryer  this, I've done this in the past, and it works well. "
Me too, though you can buy a special film, like the stuff that comes shrink wrapped around some products |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
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"The best I've found have been via Amazon self adhesive tape but you can buy the proper seals that also comes in a roll you just cut to size but bit washing up liquid on then push on pretty simple
I was looking at the amazon tape earlier. Think I'll get a selection of tape and seals and go from there. Thank you "
They are good I've heard b&m also sell them the tape And your very welcome hope you manage to get it sorted before winter x |
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I have this problem too and last winter I sat freezing my ass off the whole winter. I have a draught coming from my bathroom and it's always bitter in there but there are no gaps. It doesn't help that my hallway is cold too. I got a draught excluder for the bottom of the bathroom door but it's not made much difference. Don't know what to do and it's a rented flat too. No point saying anything to the landlady as she's useless x |
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"I have this problem too and last winter I sat freezing my ass off the whole winter. I have a draught coming from my bathroom and it's always bitter in there but there are no gaps. It doesn't help that my hallway is cold too. I got a draught excluder for the bottom of the bathroom door but it's not made much difference. Don't know what to do and it's a rented flat too. No point saying anything to the landlady as she's useless x"
I'm not really sure what to suggest. Perhaps one of the other posters may be able to help you? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cling film over the frame then GENTLY heat with a hair dryer"
You can get a specific clear film for windows, I was trying to find it last night to add it on here, but I can’t remember what it’s called. Homebase should know. |
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