Draughty sash windows don’t keep noise out of the street. In the same way that lets in cold air there are also openings that let in sound. Most of these can be closed by sash window repair.
Sealing Loose Sashes
Repairs to sash windows make it possible to cut noise from outside, by closing the very same gaps which allow cold air to enter the room. A loose sash is similar to an open microphone picking up all the surrounding noise.
Fitting Draught Seals
New Draught Seals are inserted into the sash channels during the repair to firstly reduce noise transmission. When the sash is closed the Draught Seals compress to fill the very small gaps between the sash and the frame and stop noise such as traffic rumble from vibrating through the window.
Rebalancing with New Cords More on Sash Window Repair London can be found at https://www.sashwindowpreservation.co.uk/services/sash-window-repair/london/.
Cord failure can cause sashes to rattle in their frame. This usually results in vibration of the sash being transferred through the window and causing disturbance. The sash may appear to be closing correctly, but the rattling noise is often a sign of a problem with the window’s cords.
Upgrading to Acoustic Glass
Laminated glass or acoustic glass can be fitted within the existing sash window frame by a glazier, such as those involved in Sash Window Repair London. For example, on busy streets such as in the West End of London, Historic England’s guidance on the maintenance of historic buildings supports the retention of the original sash window frames whilst improving the glass.
Repairing the Meeting Rail
Decayed or loose joints between the two sashes at the meeting rail can cause them to buzz together. This can be a problem in busy traffic areas, and is normally solved by regluing or remortising the sashes at the meeting rail.
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