You could friction fit some 3/4" Dow styrofoam on the inside frame during wintertime.
the loft insulation is bad in that house
The best thing to do if you want to prevent your basement windows leaking when it rains, is to call in a professional. You can buy home sealing kits but they can be very expensive.
Insulated or double or triple glazing can achieve a high level of insulation of windows. This involves thick sheets of glass layered together to lower the transfer of heat.
The best insulation to use is spray foam, although it is an expensive option. Another option that is less expensive is 1" rigid foam board. Both of these options eliminate the need for tar paper or a vapour barrier as they are self-sealing applications. Avoid using batt insulation w/vapor barrier in basement applications as condensation may occur which will encourage mould growth.
Yes. Since cool air tends to concentrate at lower elevations, leaving basement windows open will result in considerable wasted electricity. While the AC may not be blowing into them, warmer air from outside will convect into the basement, mixing with the colder air and pushing colder air out.
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If you have a wood floor that is over a crawlspace or basement, there may not be any insulation. Heat rises. Also, if you have drafty doors or windows, that may have an effect.
There are several main advantages of basement insulation. These include: insulating the basement can keep the entire home warmer making significantly lower, it keeps the basement much dryer, and it provides a comfortable living space.
Probably Insulation...
I want to turn my basement into a reception/living space but it has no light so I am going to need professional help to extend the basement out under the garden and have windows put in there. Where can I find ideas on how to go about this?
AS MUCH AS YOU CAN AFFORD. UPGRADING TO THE BEST WINDOWS AVAILABLE, WILL IMPROVE HEAT LOSS, BUT DOES NOT HAVE AS HIGH A COST/ BENEFIT RATIO AS INSULATION DOES. lc
The 5 different ways to insulate your house would be to put insulation in the roof, Basement, Ceiling, floors, walls.
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Our house is very drafty in the winter. Does applying foam insulation to the windows help keep the heat in?
You should put a plastic moisture barrier between the concrete and the studs so that moisture will not get to the insulation.
Hide in a basement that has no windows in it
A closet away from windows or go to your neighbhors if they have a basement.