The government has repeatedly stated that this winter and the 2022-2023 heating season will be very difficult for everyone. The best way to prepare for this difficult period is to start insulating your home right now..

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In the Telegram channel " Because an apartment can lose about 20% of heat due to poor-quality double-glazed windows or non-insulated wooden windows..

How to insulate windows before winter.

First of all, clean the window from dirt and dust.. Be sure to wash it with special cleaning products.

Check the window hardware, because it should close tightly. Adjust and lubricate if necessary. Clean it with a brush from dust, holes - with cotton swabs or toothpicks. On moving surfaces (hinges, bolts, locks), apply hardware lubricant, then close and open the window several times.

Check seal. If it is deformed, lost elasticity, cracked - it needs to be replaced. The seal must be lubricated with liquid silicone or a lubricant based on it.. To do this, they clean it of dust, apply liquid, allow it to penetrate into the pores, remove the residue with a napkin.

Drains and openings that drain fluid must also be clean.. Dust must be removed.

If you have wooden windows, check the paintwork and restore it if necessary.. It protects wooden surfaces from damage..

Check the area around the window for cracks. Old mounting foam must be insulated as it breaks down on contact with air.

Glass must be intact. If there are cracks, and it is not possible to replace the glass, smear the crack with a colorless varnish and, after drying, glue it with adhesive tape.

In wooden windows, also check the glazing beads that hold the glass to the window.. They must be whole.. Ideally - planted on silicone.

In the latter case, transparent silicone can be applied to the gap between the glazing bead and the glass..

A wooden window should be insulated with foam rubber or more modern insulation.. And on top - glue the adhesive tape. You can also purchase special adhesive-based seals..

Hang heavy curtains. In winter, close the windows with them, this will allow you to save more heat.. Batteries should not be covered with curtains - so as not to impede the passage of heat into the room.