FreeLists / homeclinic / [homeclinic] Re: Question From New Home Owner

["Gerald H. Shelnutt" <gshelnut@xxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 17 Dec 2000, Toni Riss wrote:

> 
> I closed on my home in April, but with the cold setting in I am 
> noticing that my new home is quite cold. There are times I swear I 
> can feel cold air blowing in from what I believe is the window area.
> 
> What should I be checking? This is my first home and I am new at 
> this. I just know some parts of my house are warm and others are 
> freezing.

Check condition of the windows. If it is generally bad, replace the
windows and/or storms. Check where the siding butts against the window
frame. You might want to re-caulk this area, clean the old caulk our
first, then apply new caulk. Check the glazing around the window panes. If
it is chipped or falling out apply new glazing. Again clean the old
glazing out first.

Install new storms if the windows are in good shape but the storms are old
or cheaply made or falling apart. Get the best you can afford.

You can install shrinkwrap but it looks tacky but it'll help your problem. 

If you must or want to upgrade, replace the whole window. This can get
expensive but again get as good as you can afford. You could do this over
a couple of years to spread the expense however total cost will be some
what more.

Check with your utility company. Some help with energy savings upgrades.
It's worth a try. 

It wouldn't hurt to call the utility company for the initial check as many
of them have equipment to check this kind of problem.



Good luck

Jerry



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