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HOW TO STOP YOUR WINDOWS
FROM LEAKING OUTSIDE AIR IN
Weatherstripping
If you have a situation in which the entire window frame is
responsible for leaking in the air, then use the weather stripping method
instead of caulking. This will create a tight seal on the outside of the window
and prevent leaking. This is something that you can easily do yourself since
a lot of hardware stores tend to sell tools for this job. If you find yourself
inapt to be able to do this job then it is best that you call a repair person.
Shades and curtains
Sometimes even tightly sealed windows may not help and you
might have to use other methods. Try to use a double or triple pleated shade
to keep out the unwanted air. You will have to make sure that the shades that
you buy fit the length of the window exactly and fall all the way to the sill in
order to provide the right amount of blockage. In case you don’t have
shades you can also use thick curtains to draw across the window. This will
not only help the hot or cold air from entering the rooms, it will also prevent
the burning light from the sun from getting infused in the house.