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Drafty Window Repair in Nashville
A window that leaks air, rattles or will not close tight. Call 615-431-3789.
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About the Drafty Window
Windows leak when sealant dries, weatherstripping wears, sashes loosen or glazing putty cracks. You feel it as a draft, hear it as a rattle and see it in the energy bill.
We reseal, re-glaze, replace weatherstripping and adjust sashes. When a window is beyond repair, we tell you honestly.
Doors and Windows
The Repair Sheet
How It Rates
A general guide to how urgent this repair is, how quick the fix is, how little mess it makes and how long it lasts.
- How urgent3 / 5
- How quick the fix4 / 5
- How little mess4 / 5
- How long it lasts4 / 5
A general guide. Every house and every repair is different, and we confirm on site.
Typical parts and tools
- Weatherstripping
- Glazing putty
- Exterior sealant
- Sash locks and balances
What You Get
Why It Is Worth Fixing
- Often fixed without replacing the window
- Seals out cold air and dust
- A quiet window feels better built
- Cuts down on rattles
- Honest advice on repair or replace
Where It Shows Up
Where We See It Most
Doors, windows and gates work every day, and when they stop working they let in weather, noise and trouble.
- Older double-hung windows
- Bedroom and bath windows
- Basement windows
- Sliding and storm windows
How We Fix It
From Problem to Finished Repair
We find where air gets in, replace weatherstripping, re-glaze and reseal, adjust sash fit and locks and test until the window closes tight.
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Free Tool
Repair or Replace Check
Pick the item and answer a few questions to see whether a repair, a replacement or a closer look is the best next step.
What causes a drafty window?
Windows leak when sealant dries, weatherstripping wears, sashes loosen or glazing putty cracks. You feel it as a draft, hear it as a rattle and see it in the energy bill.
When is a drafty window worth fixing right away?
It is especially worth fixing for: older double-hung windows; bedroom and bath windows; basement windows; sliding and storm windows.
Can Nashville House Repair fix a drafty window?
We find where air gets in, replace weatherstripping, re-glaze and reseal, adjust sash fit and locks and test until the window closes tight. Call 615-431-3789 or send the form for a free estimate.
Free Estimate
Tell Us What Needs Fixing
Send a list, a photo or just a description, and we will get back to you quickly with a plan and a free estimate. Prefer to talk? Call 615-431-3789.
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Nashville House Repair is a handyman and home repair company serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee: fixes, installs, patches, paint, carpentry, decks, fences and the long honey-do list.
- 615-431-3789
- Free estimates for every project
- Serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee