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HELP, draughty louvres

Posted 227 days ago

we arrived in australia last year and have been living in a rented old farmhouse since our arrival. we got a shock last winter as we didn't really expect temperatures to get so low at night! however, the farmhouse is very draughty, with the kitchen and living room having been knocked into one room, with three doors leading to the exterior, and one set of french windows also leading to the exterior. we know how to draughtproof the ill fitting doors but are at a loss as to how to draughproof the louvre slats that run half the length of the french windows on either side. they are quite loose, with no means of tightening them shut and also have large gaps top and bottom. we only have a small, old fashioned wood stove to heat a large, high room so would greatly appreciate any ideas on how to insulate these louvres. as it is a rented property and our landlords are currently overseas and unlikley to fund this improvement, we are looking for easy, budget ideas