brrrr … it’s cold in here!

In search of windows ...

discovery

Yes, it’s been cold outside lately – in the 30s and 40s. In some parts of the country that’s considered warm for this time of year, but here in the SF Bay Area, that’s pretty cold for us. Anyhow, whilst enjoying a hot cup o’tea, chatting and Facebookin’, I felt this stream of cool … no … c-o-l-d  air behind me; My back was cool to the touch. I discovered that the windows (although shut) behind me were letting in the outside air. We moved into this home (new construction) about 12 years ago and I never really paid attention to how much these contractor-grade window encasements were leaking! (The picture to the right isn’t my home … I just borrowed it from the web)

inspection

Like the infamous Inspector Clueseau (Pink Panther movies), I went around the house with a smoldering inscent stick and discovered window leaks in almost every one I checked.

action

My next step now is to do some homework on the type of windows that I need to install to keep the warm in and the cold out during these winter months ahead. look out for my next posting as I seek out the best type of window (for the price).

Are you ready to join me or have suggestions?  I’d love to hear about your experiences with this …