Bespoke wooden windows

traceyA · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:07 am Post Subject: Bespoke wooden windows

We're renovating an old farm house and have commissioned tradition looking but double glazed wooden windows to be made. the windows are now complete and have been fitted, however during a recent spell of wet weather we discover that the sashes were leaking. The joiner took one to the windows away to replace the sash and has now returned it. we are not convinced that the the coverage of about 4mm (2mm greater than the origninal) he had given over the seal will keep the rain out this time either. He says that he is following a formula and that all his windows are made this way. Has anyone ever hear of this formula?

biffvernon · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:32 pm Post Subject:

No, but maybe if you could give a bit more description of the window and where this 'seal' that leaks is. I would expect a window to be pretty rainproof without seals by virtue od design detailing that sheds water outwards.

Scrit · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:36 pm Post Subject:

The manufacturers of the seals provide joiners with a set of "rules" or a formula which dictates the positioning of the seals, clearances, etc. Different seal manufacturers have differing set-ups for their products. Does the affected window face into the prevailing winds?

Scrit

biffvernon · Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:38 am Post Subject:

But a properly designed window should not need seals to keep the rain out.