Single glazed windows insulate

What you need:

• candle
• sheet of paper
• Sealing tape
• Window putty
• Wood putty
• spatula
• paint
• paint brush
• scissors
• Fabric for curtains

Simply glazed windows isolate yourself in this way 

1. Before you start, just glaze them window To insulate, you need to first determine the extent to which there are leaks on the windows and their frames. A burning candle can be helpful for this. Move it slowly along the frame and the flame will show you the weak points by flickering. The test with a piece of paper is just as easy. Clamp it between the frame and the window and now try to pull the sheet out. If this is possible without any problems, your windows will not close optimally.
2. To eliminate sealing problems, all you need is a suitable sealing tape, which is available on rolls in almost all hardware stores. Before attaching the sealing tape, you should thoroughly clean the window or windows from traces of dirt and grease to ensure that the tape is held securely. Then cut the appropriate length from the roll and stick the tape over the leaks on the window frame.
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3. Other weak points in older windows are often the connections between the window frame and the window sill. Fill in the gaps with wood putty, which you can also get at the hardware store.
4. Another reason for poor insulation can be crumbling window putty. Eliminate this with as little residue as possible and replace it. This material is also available in hardware stores.
5. Remove weathered paint and reapply. This ensures a longer life for the windows and ensures their functionality.


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6. It is also possible to insulate simply glazed windows with curtains, as long as there are no radiators under the panes. The curtains that should be hung immediately behind the windows must be tightly woven and lined, just as long and tightly gathered.

With these measures, which you can easily carry out yourself when doing DIY, you can save energy and thus heating costs if you use them consistently.

The alternative to insulation - a window replacement 

• If you decide to replace the windows and their frames, you should definitely consult a professional. He can advise you and also implement the work.
• Legal regulations must be observed. The materials that are used during installation must have special properties so that no moisture or even mold can later form on the interior walls of the apartment.
• Furthermore, the specialist company should familiarize you with the changed ventilation conditions that you will face with the new windows.