Louvered windows and we're ffff-freezing

[Ed Holloway]

Hi everyone,

I live in a 1890's terrace, in which at some point all but one of the sash windows have been replaced with Louvered windows. They each have one large pane which doesn't open and three small louvered panes at the top. With winter setting in (our first) we've discovered that the insulation properties of these windows leave much to be desired, and would appreciate any tips for improving them. We’re hoping to get some new windows next year when funds allow so just need a temporary, quick and hopefully cheap fix. Is there anyway to seal the gaps in the louvers, or are we best off fitting some sort of secondary glazing?

Thanks in advance.

Ed

 

[biffvernon]

Cheapest is clingfilm. There's a more substantial form available from some diy sheds that shrinks on tight with a hairdryer.

 

[arl]

and really heavy curtains

 

[Penners]

Biff's idea is good. You could also try putting some soft draught-sealing strip along the meeting edges of the louvres, to supplement his suggestion.

 

[CHRIS]

Heavy curtains work well as we have found, Get down the A13 to lakeside or A406 to Edmonton and you can get very thick velvet ones from a certain Yellow and blue coloured shop for £16 a set.

 

[Ed Holloway]

Thanks for your help everyone. Looks like I'm going to be off shopping for draught sealing strips, clingfilm and curtains from some un-specified shop -hopefully I'll figure out which one.