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Drafty Window Seal
AI Analysis Summary
A cold draft is entering a bedroom through a closed window, causing discomfort and increasing heating costs.
Problema relatado
Perguntas
5 perguntasWhere exactly do you feel the draft coming from around the window? (ID: 3485)
Along the edges of the window frame
How old is the window? (ID: 3486)
15
Have you noticed any condensation on the inside of the window? (ID: 3487)
Yes
What type of window is it (e.g., single-pane, double-pane, casement, double-hung)? (ID: 3488)
Double-hung
Have you recently had any work done on the window or the exterior of your house? (ID: 3489)
No
Identified Causes
4 causasVedação desgastada ou danificada
80%As vedações de borracha ou espuma ao redor da folha e da moldura da janela podem ter se degradado, rachado ou se soltado, permitindo a infiltração de ar.
Caixilho de janela mal vedado
60%Fendas podem existir entre a moldura da janela e a parede, ou a própria moldura pode ter problemas estruturais que permitem a passagem de ar.
Vidraças Rachadas ou Danificadas
40%Uma rachadura no vidro, mesmo que pequena, pode criar um caminho direto para o ar frio entrar no cômodo.
Acúmulo de Condensação e Gelo
30%Condensação excessiva ou geada no interior da janela pode indicar isolamento deficiente ou falha na vedação, levando a correntes de ar à medida que a temperatura flutua.
Recommended Solutions
8 soluçõesInspect and Replace Weatherstripping
🤖 AI Analysis
"The user feels a draft along the edges of the window frame and has noticed condensation. Worn weatherstripping is a very common cause of drafts around the perimeter of a window sash and frame, and condensation can be a sign of air infiltration."
Inspect Interior Seals
🤖 AI Analysis
"The draft is felt along the edges of the window frame. Gaps between the interior trim and the window frame can allow drafts to enter the room. This directly addresses the reported location of the draft."
Window Insulation Film
🤖 AI Analysis
"The user is experiencing a cold draft and condensation. Window insulation film creates an additional barrier against drafts and can help mitigate the cold feeling, especially given the age of the window (15 years)."
Caulk Window Frame
🤖 AI Analysis
"Similar to solution 3855, this addresses drafts coming from the exterior perimeter of the window frame where it meets the siding or brick. This is a potential source of the draft the user is feeling."
Apply Caulk
🤖 AI Analysis
"The draft is felt along the edges of the window frame. If the gap is where the frame meets the wall, exterior caulk would be appropriate. This is a plausible cause for drafts originating from the frame."
Improve Ventilation
🤖 AI Analysis
"The user has noticed condensation. While not directly addressing the draft, improving ventilation can reduce indoor humidity, which might be contributing to the condensation and potentially exacerbating the draft sensation."
Repair or Replace Glass
🤖 AI Analysis
"The user has not mentioned any cracks or damage to the glass itself, only drafts around the frame. This solution is less likely to be the primary cause of the problem."
Temporary Seal
🤖 AI Analysis
"This is a temporary fix and the user has not indicated any visible cracks in the glass. The draft is described as coming from the frame edges, making this solution less relevant as a primary fix."