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new windows installed but still feeling drafts - any quick fixes?
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Just had brand new windows put in last month, and I swear I'm still feeling cold air sneaking in, especially at night. Thought I'd share a quick hack that helped me out: grabbed some weatherstripping tape from the hardware store and sealed around the edges - made a noticeable difference right away. But um, kinda wondering if this is normal for new installs or if maybe something went wrong? Curious if anyone else has dealt with this or has other handy tips.
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"grabbed some weatherstripping tape from the hardware store and sealed around the edges - made a noticeable difference right away."
Weatherstripping tape is definitely a handy quick fix, but honestly, new windows shouldn't really need that. Usually, drafts after a fresh install mean something wasn't sealed properly during installation - maybe gaps around the frame or insulation issues. Did you notice if they used expanding foam or caulk around the frames when installing? I've seen installs where they skipped this step, and it made a big difference once corrected.
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