Ventilation and the draught-proofing of windows in old blocks of flats.

Presents results of measurements of ventilation rate and window air leakage made in blocks of flats in Sweden. Describes measurement of ventilation rate using nitrous oxide as a tracer gas and pressurization tests on windows. Gives graphical results of tests. Finds that the majority of windows do not satisfy 1975swedish building code. Reports measurements of air leakage of windows before and after renewal of draught excluders. Concludes that old windows can be made relatively draught-free and that this is not expensive or time consuming. Discusses briefly types of weather-strips and the procedure for retrofitting windows. Illustrates method of caulking the joint between window frame and wall.