Double Glazing letting draughts in

[woodfinishes1877]

Wonder if you can help? Just moved into a new/old flat and it has had double glazing fitted throughout.

I'd hoped that our heating bills would be slashed but I'm very surprised how much of a draught comes in.

Is there anyway of sorting this? Thanks for you help.

Ian McAslan

 

[Mw Roofline]

Are u bottom floor by any chance? you could inspect the outside around the frame etc.

 

[^woody^]

Is it draught coming in or movement of cold air against the glass - it can be similar

Gaps will be obvious and will be letting noise through too

 

[woodfinishes1877]

Thanks for your replies.

Mw, no I'm first floor but can get the ladder out to have a look.

Woody, definitely a draught coming in , it feels more like the seals are not doing their job properly. Is there anyway of tightening the windows so that the seal is improved?

 

[Locksmith]

If the draught is coming in on the hinge side, you will need to replace the hinges as the riveted plates on the top of the hinges become lose and no longer guide the window in to it's correct position to form a seal.