I've just had Rehau double-glazing fitted to my house.
The fitters haven't put any form of sealant between the frames and the brickwork and to me, it looks a bit unfinished. They said that that was what they usually did, but would be happy to seal it up if I want.
My house was built in 1880, and in some rooms, the plaster is not connected particularly well to the brickwork. Will the gap between frame and brickwork allow cold air to get into the walls?
So, my question is, would it be best to seal or leave gaps? Are there any advantages to not sealing, or sealing?
The fitters haven't put any form of sealant between the frames and the brickwork and to me, it looks a bit unfinished. They said that that was what they usually did, but would be happy to seal it up if I want.
My house was built in 1880, and in some rooms, the plaster is not connected particularly well to the brickwork. Will the gap between frame and brickwork allow cold air to get into the walls?
So, my question is, would it be best to seal or leave gaps? Are there any advantages to not sealing, or sealing?