Draught seals on timber framed windows - replacing

[Alison556]

We've got really old timber framed double glazing. It's still in good condition but I wanted to replace the draught seals (are they called flipper seals??) as the existing ones are looking a bit worn and squished.

I got replacement just for one window to see how I went but for the life of me, I can't get the new stuff to go into the groove in the window frame.

The old stuff (which I've had to put back in because I can't get the new stuff in) just pops in no problem. Is there a technique? Does the hard edge on these seals come in different sizes or something?

This is the type of seal I'm talking about.

http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/...ng_and_Joinery_Seals/16058/AQ21_AquaMac_Seals

 

[gregers]

is the new stuff the same as the old?

 

[Alison556]

I think so - the actual foam bit looks a bit thicker but then the old stuff is old.

The guy in the merchants didn't say there was any different sizes.

 

[crank39]

It should push in but of course your old gasket may have flattened a little hence it goes back in easily, try a bit of silicone spray in the groove and maybe push it in with a blunt instrument

 

[Alison556]

Thank you. I'll get some silicone spray. I ruined one bit by trying to push it in with a screwdriver!! Made holes in it.

 

[pinenot]

Whilst I agree with the last post, I think you might try washing up liquid first before you go and buy some silicone spray. Not hat silicone spray isn't marvelous stuff, it has a milliard of uses, but just a spot of cheap old washing up liquid in the start of the slot will determine just fine if the gasket is the correct size. Then if necessary pop a few more spots further into the slot and rub it in with a tissue...pinenotl

 

[Alison556]

Thanks. Should I put it on the gasket or try and get it in the groove? Putting on the gasket would certainly be easier.

I'm sorry I started it TBH. It all started to go horribly wrong when a ruddy big spider came wandering along as I turned the window!! LOL

 

[crank39]

Won't hurt to put it on the gasket....either or really

 

[pinenot]

Won't hurt to put it on the gasket....either or really

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