Question: Why does it feel like there is a draft coming from the windows during winter?
Answer: Even when windows are properly glazed, fitted, and weather-stripped, it can sometimes feel like there’s a draft during cold weather. In most cases, this sensation is due to vertical air movement, or convection, where warm air rises and cooler air falls over the window’s surface. Another common cause is the feeling of cold when sitting or standing near a window, which occurs as your body’s heat radiates towards the cooler surface of the glass. In extreme wind conditions, actual drafts may occur, but typically, these effects are more about air movement and temperature differences rather than window performance.
