Do you only worry about drafts in the wintertime? While you might feel like a draft in the summertime isn’t a problem, the fact is that you might not feel a change in temperature, but you will feel it in your wallet. Leaky windows could make a significant difference in your cooling bill.
How can you tell where there could be a leak? One method is by using a flashlight to shine around the edge of your windows and having someone on the other side spot where the light shines through.
If you find cracks, you can repair them yourself. If the crack is due to rot, you should start by clearing away any wood that is affected, being careful to get every last bit of rot taken away, otherwise you risk having it return. Fill the crack with wood filler and then sand it down and paint to match. Doing this to all your windows will definitely help your annual energy cost.
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