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Draughty windows
Have you got upvc windows that are draughty? Do the curtains move at night when the window is supposed to be closed? Are you forever trying to buy new rubber seals to make your window less draughty.
Have you looked at your hinges?
Upvc window hinges work in a completely different way to ‘original’ style window hinges. When they close, they pull in at the top, this causes compression and the window not to be draughty. In many cases UPVC friction hinges have simply worn out and where the sash (opener) meets the frame there is a gap .
To see if you need new hinges try these tests.
1. Go to the handle on the window.
2. Move your hand to the opposite side of the window.
Another way of checking this is by opening your window and then putting a till receipt or similar between the frame and the opener. Pull the window shut and close the handle. Try to pull out the paper. If the paper comes out easily then you need new hinges.
In some cases the paper falls out by itself. Simple tests like these can save you a lot of wasted heat and energy.
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