Your home should provide shelter from the winter weather. But this is not the case if you have windows with cracks and gaps. Here are three steps to prevent windows getting sweaty so you can feel comfortable in the cooler temperatures. Moldy wood can disrupt window coverings, allowing not only cold air but water to enter, where you don’t want it. (DepositPhotos.com) 1. Repairing Any Damage Before you can prevent damaged windows, you need to repair your window frames. Check wooden crates for rot and then repair them, take a flat rod, hammer and chisel and tap the damaged wood pieces. Not all wood will be bad, so collect the bad bits and remove them. You don’t need wood to fill the hole; Use cellular PVC or composite materials, both of which are available in the center of your home. Best of all, they are low maintenance options and you will never need to replace them, then hold the replacement part in place, tape, seal, and repaint. Your home will be safe from potential water damage and you are one step away from preventing drafts. Seal gaps around the rim to help prevent drafts. When done, smooth the bead with your finger. 2. Sealing around the edges You can count on one of the side effects of a drastic temperature change: building materials will expand or contract. This, combined with changing soil and foundations, leads to unsightly cracks and gaps. Think where the window coverings and doorframes meet the sides. These joints may have looked smooth before, but now you can spot some disconnections. These gaps allow air and water to enter the home, straining your heating system and resulting in mold and mildew. This is why it is important to spoil routinely as the seasons change. Here’s how to seal masonry joints to help prevent shattered windows: • Cut out any old blocking in the joint with a putty knife. Then go ahead and remove any dirt, debris, and residue. • Squeeze the release trigger on the back of the caulking gun to loosen the steel rod. Then load up some sealant • Cut the nozzle or tip of the stopper at a 45-degree angle. This ensures that the line, or “bead”, will be smooth, since you will be placing the sealant at an angle. • Squeeze the trigger and slowly close around windows and doors and trim. Move at a slow, steady pace; Otherwise, the bead will be narrow and even. Use a support rod if the joint depth exceeds a quarter of an inch, then apply the sealant to the back rail. Finally, smooth the bead immediately after application – all you need is your finger. Easy to install and prevents cold air from entering your home. 3. Installing the Window Sealer We have prepared the exterior surfaces, so let’s now turn inside and take the last step to prevent winding windows: Install the heavy duty Duck window assembly. It’s twice the thickness of other window insulation kits, so it’s ideal for homes with traffic jams and pets. And it’s crystal clear, so you don’t have to sacrifice your sight for convenience (and cutting your heating bills)! Anyone can tackle this project – you just need a hairdryer and some scissors. The best thing is that these kits are affordable and widely available. You can usually find it at your local home center and online. First, clean the window frame and remove any excess dust. Then attach the upper edge of the film to the window frame and roll it down, then cut the film to the appropriate size and apply the tape to the sides and bottom of the window, after that, loosen the film and press it firmly on the tape. . Then slide the hair dryer over the window film to shrink it and remove any frizz. Use the scissors to cut out any excess thin layer, and finally make sure there is a tight fit between the window and the shrinking paper. If you need to, run a blow dryer over window film again, that’s it! Learn more about home weathering solutions from The Duck Brand >> Further reading
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