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Why January Is the Worst Time to Discover a Draught

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1. Why a draught feels worse in midwinter January gives a draught a particular force. Rooms are occupied for longer, heating is in regular use and a movement of cold air across a desk or bed can become difficult to ignore. The month is typically the coldest in southern England, according to the Met Office’s […]

New Windows vs Secondary Glazing in an Old House

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1. Understand what the existing windows contribute Windows are part of an old house’s architectural record. Their proportions, joinery, glazing bars and glass can help explain when the building was made and how it changed. Even a window installed after the house was first built may belong to a significant chapter of its history. Before […]