frame sealant

[stanner]

just bought a ten year old barrett house but noticed none of the door or window frames are sealed is there a reason they were,nt done? any advice appreciated

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

barrett house

I think the answer's probably in the question!

 

[JerryM]

would also suggest using foam before the frame sealant depending on how big the gap is between the window frame and brickwork (judge on whether a foam can pipe will go into the gap).

 

[stanner]

thanks v ery much for your help. its off to Jewsons then//

 

[wms]

could be that your windows are fitted on clips into a cavity closer some do not bother sealing this as it has a lip at back would have thought that after ten years if you had a problem some one would have picked up on it by now

if you are going to seal buy a good quality low modulus sealant neutral cure as hi mod assatoxic does not stick well to pvcu I assume that they are pvc if not wooden windows for years were not sealed without too many problems. hope this helps


ps hi mod will stick for a start then the assatones cause delamination of the sealent from the plastic