Drafty & noisy window

Sunrise_Sunset

Moved into a new (new to us) house a few weeks ago.
One of the upstairs windows is noisy and drafty. When I stand beside it, it sounds like I'm standing outside, I can hear every outside noise, and even hear the air if that makes sense.
Is there anything I can do to make it less noisy and drafty? Or do I need a new window?

Ush1

Need a bit more info. Is there gaps in the frame of the window where the noise is coming from?

I had an issue with noise with a couple of my UPVC windows with big gaps as the brackets holding them degraded. Replaced brackets, cos me a fiver on ebay and gaps totally sealed now.

kopkidda

Prob need new hinges.....

Mickeroo

Masking tape is a good temporary solution until you can get hinges/handles looked at.

BrokenArrows

Is there actually air and noise passing through gaps, or is it just a crap single pane window with almost zero sound insulation?

Sunrise_Sunset

I was up there testing it and the noise and air is coming from the bottom part of the window. Where the sort of padding (or cushion of about 1cm or less) meets the window sill.
I stood up on a chair to test to see if it was coming in from other parts of the window and it isn't.
Apologies I don't know the right terminology for what I'm trying to say. Not very DIY savvy.

BrokenArrows

Sunrise_Sunset wrote: »

I was up there testing it and the noise and air is coming from the bottom part of the window. Where the sort of padding (or cushion of about 1cm or less) meets the window sill.
I stood up on a chair to test to see if it was coming in from other parts of the window and it isn't.
Apologies I don't know the right terminology for what I'm trying to say. Not very DIY savvy.

Is that a bit where the frame meets the wall, or where the window closes?

If its between the frame and wall then you need to caulk up this area. If its where the window closes then you probably need new hinges.

Sunrise_Sunset

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BrokenArrows wrote: »

Is that a bit where the frame meets the wall, or where the window closes?

If its between the frame and wall then you need to caulk up this area. If its where the window closes then you probably need new hinges.

It's where the window closes at the bottom.
Ok, thank you. Where's best to buy new hinges? And do I need to bring any information about the window/hinges with me to the store before buying? Such as measurements etc.

massy086

Sunrise_Sunset wrote: »

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It's where the window closes at the bottom.
Ok, thank you. Where's best to buy new hinges? And do I need to bring any information about the window/hinges with me to the store before buying? Such as measurements etc.

You will need to know what length are your hinges and also what stack. And then are they top hung or side hung, ingress hinges or friction. And also are the 90°or 65°

krazyklown

Hi OP

I am in the process of replacing hinges for a window in my home (first time trying). I spent a good bit of time googling around to understand how to approach fixing it.

I have no afflialation whatsoever with the below sites - I am not recommending them apart from the fact that I got info from them which helped me understand what I was looking for.

This site has really good info on how to diagnose with pics and some video content - https://www.windowanddoorparts.ie/causes-of-draughty-windows-stop-draught-windows/


I then moved and bought hinges from this company who have a retail counter in Clondalkin - https://www.universalproducts.ie (I picked up two sets for around 16 euro).
I had a set of hinges from another window which we got replaced so was able to measure and know what I was looking for. From what I learned the key info is the length of hinge and the height of it.

We hit a snag while replacing the hinge ( the window has a steel reinforcement which broke the bit of my drill when I was trying to drill a hole to line up with the hinge. Still haven't a chance to get back to it.

Best of luck, if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
KK