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Don’t replace those drafty old windows. Here’s how to weatherstrip your double-hung windows instead. This Old House host Kevin O’Connor weatherstrips his old wood window sash. When combined with a good storm window, this system is as effective as a new insulated unit at stopping air infiltration.
Double hung windows require both foam tape and V-channel, sometimes known as V-strip or tension seal weatherstripping. Follow the instructions below to weatherstrip double hung windows.
In this video, we learn how to install weatherstripping in a double hung window. Double hung windows have a operating upper and lower sash, both move up and down vertically ...more.
Where two surfaces slide against each other (the verticals of a double-hung window and the horizontals of a casement or slider) calls for more precision. However, most weather-stripping applications only take an hour or two to apply. We'll show you how to do both with our guide to weather-stripping windows.
Where can I get weatherstrip and instructions about how to replace it on my Pella products? Instructions are available for replacing weatherstrip; however, they vary according to product type.
With the retrofit project featured here, we were replacing badly done casement windows that had replaced the original double-hung sashes, and the weights were long gone. The homeowner weighed the lower sashes and bought approximate matching weights from local architectural salvage yards.
TYPE OF WEATHERSTRIPPING: V-Strips or V-Seals. BEST USES: Meeting rails, double-hung window jambs, and window stops QUALITY PICK: Frost King V-Seal Weatherstripping ($3.97 for 17 feet on Amazon)
For double-hung windows, focus on sealing the areas where the sashes meet the frame and each other. Clean the window frame and sashes thoroughly. Apply V strip or foam tape along the sides of the frame where the sashes slide.
Weatherstripping Double-Hung Windows Stop drafts and restore the operation of old wood windows with this straightforward approach
Bottom Rail Weatherstrip for 400 Series Woodwright® Double-Hung Replacement Windows