Why Should You Save Money On Heating Bills With DIY Sash Window Insulation

It is that time of year again when the temperature starts to drop and the wind speed starts to rise. People who have sash windows on their house will no doubt be aware of this already. The low temperatures and high winds make any gap in a door or window very apparent. So when better to save money on heating bills with DIY sash window insulation.

Nobody no matter who they are wants to lose heat from their home when they do not have to. Especially as the cost of energy always seems to be increasing. If you have sash windows then the chances are that heat is escaping. Windows along with doors are the number one way the your home loses its warmth.

Some people think that filling these very small gaps will make little difference to the heat and their heating bills. But it has been proven that just by draught proofing your windows there will be a dramatic reduction in the energy bill every month. On top of this your home will feel much more comfortable.

There are two ways you can check your windows for draughts before spending any money. The first is to just hold up your hand to feel for one. Move your hand around the whole frame to make sure. Sometimes it can be difficult to feel it so another way is to use a match. Light the match and move it around the same way as with the hand. Even the smallest draught will push the flame of the match away.

While this is quite a complex job to do yourself it is possible. If you are used to working with your hands and with tools then you should be okay. Before you start you will need to purchase a kit. These can be bought from any hardware store. Remember to measure the window so you can get the appropriate kit.

The first step in this job is removing the window from the frame. This is because seals need to be fitted to both the upper and lower parts of the window. To remove it you will first have to remove any outer casings and mouldings that surround the frame. Now the rubber seals can be fitted and everything put back in place.

Obviously it is not quite that easy. You should find a more detailed guide online when attempting to do this. Unless you completely confident of doing a successful job do not try it. Instead of saving money on your heating bills you could end up creating a bigger problem that will cost you more.