Old age is not fun - it's also true for windows
The remaining popular wooden windows are a classic option that allows you to reliably protect your home from cold winds, precipitation and maintain a normal climate in the apartment. Environmentally friendly and beautiful, windows made of natural wood are the best option for those who choose to design the apartment in the style of "eco".
Modern designs are equipped with double-glazed windows, which reliably retain heat even in areas with a harsh climate. The main feature of wooden windows is that they are subject to the influence of temperatures, sensitive to changes in humidity and may eventually crack up.
The quality of the window directly depends on the compositions with which the wooden surface has been treated. Modern wooden windows are manufactured in accordance with all safety requirements, refractory mixtures allow creating a fairly stable layer, protecting the material from fire. But the old wooden windows will require additional care from you.
Options for thermal insulation of wooden windows
One of the most economical and fastest methods is the insulation of windows with the help of ordinary newspapers. The sheets of paper are soaked in water, curled and stacked in slots in such a way as to completely fill the space. Also, newspapers are stacked between frames, which allows you to further insulate the window.
After the operation, the joints are sealed with a regular paper tape, and the newspaper, after drying, expands and fits snugly against the window. The only drawback of the method is the subsequent coloring of the tree with ink.
An alternative version of insulation - the use of ordinary cotton wool, pieces of foam rubber, fabric. After all the cracks are closed, the material is fixed with a paper tape and sealed until spring.
One of the most reliable, but rather difficult to implement methods - work with silicone sealants, which are poured into place putty and putty. The option is suitable for areas in which the sub-zero temperature lasts longer than 3 months.
How to properly insulate windows?
In order to properly and correctly conduct insulation, you need to take a few rolls of special construction tape or a simple paper tape, which is fixed on the frame with PVA glue, or welded from flour with a paste. Also, for dense packing of the material, you can use thin spatulas, small wooden sticks. Scissors or a stationery knife will be convenient to cut excess parts directly on the windows, and small sponges will be useful for working with glue.
If you have chosen the option of cotton insulation, you should stock up with industrial cotton wool and foam rubber. Many construction shops sell already prepared for work insulation kits. They are inexpensive and allow you to quickly carry out the procedure without unnecessary debris. If you are not sure how to insulate old wooden windows, you will need several options for materials.
When insulating old windows it is very important to observe security measures, shaky structures can simply fall out onto the street, and if there is too much pressure there is a risk of damaging the glass.
Carry out the procedure better in the morning, after cleaning the windows and the space of the window sill from dirt, dust and debris. Begin the insulation from the inside of the window, going down from the top. Do not immediately cover the insulation material with adhesive tape. If you choose to work with a wet newspaper, it is best to wait for it to dry completely. Wadding should not stick out too much from the cracks, and when working with sealant, follow the rule "less is better".