A Guide to Drafty Windows. The last thing you want in your home is drafty windows. They allow heated or cooled air escape your home while letting in outside temperatures.
How do I know if my window is drafty?
Here are a few visible signs of drafty windows and signs that your home's windows are likely adding additional costs to your heating and cooling bills:
- The Seal is Cracking or Damaged. ...
- The Window Sits Out of Plumb and is Crooked. ...
- The Window Panes are Cracked. ...
- There is Condensation on the Windows or Between the Panes.
What causes a drafty window?
Drafts usually occur due to a problem with a window's weatherstripping or seal. This defect can appear around the outside edge of the frame, where the frame and the glass meet, or anywhere that panes of glass overlap, open, or move.
