From the Familyhandyman.com
Seal leaky windows (Option 1)
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| Seal gaps with removable caulk Apply caulk over cracks between the sashes and jamb. |
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| Remove old caulk each spring Remove caulk residue with mineral spirits |
Leaky windows are one of the biggest sources of energy loss in a typical home. If you don’t want to cover your entire window, a quick, low-cost solution is to seal the gaps with removable caulk. A $4.50 tube seals five 3 x 5-ft. windows.
Apply the caulk over the cracks between the movable parts of the window (sashes) and the stationary parts (jamb) and between the two sashes. Keep the bead between 3/16 and 1/2 in. wide. Don’t run your finger over the bead after caulking (the caulk will be harder to remove later). In the spring, simply pull off the caulk. Clean off any residue with mineral spirits.
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