Window sealant

[george0401]

Hi

The sealant on my double glazing is old and coming away. Can i buy a product and reapply myself or do I need to get a professional in.

Thanks in advance

George

 

[biffvernon]

Is it the sealant the sticks the two bits of glass together - that's tricky, or is it the sealant round the outside of the unit - that's easier, just use a tube of builders' silicone.

 

[george0401]

It is the stuff around the outside of the unit not the glass.
Where can I buy the builders silicone from?

 

[biffvernon]

Any DIY shed. It comes in a plastic tube and you squeeze it out with one of those trigger thingies. This is probably the one you want from screwfix:
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A336158&ts=77789&id=87537

 

[george0401]

Many thanks mate

 

[masona]

If I'm reading this correctly as it's important for any upvc or ally type windows, if so, should be replaced with the correct rubber seal. Cut a small sample to take to the D/G shop to help you. This is important as it stop the beading unclipping from the front.