What doesn't silicone stick to..?

[xr4x4]

Hello all,

I want to seal up some draughty windows, I want to seal them with clear silicone sealant but don't want to seal them shut.

I want to apply the silicone to the open window, shut it to create a unique seal untill it drys and then allow it to open after.

What can I apply to the frame to stop the silicone sealing it shut?

What about silicone grease?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Jackrae]

Vaseline ?

 

[Pigeon85]

Doesn't stick to greased surfaces so Vaseline would be a option, test it out on a couple of blocks of wood

 

[joinerjohn]

I think I'd be tempted to run a bead of silicon to the open window and leave the window open until it has set. When you then close the window , the silicon bead should then provide an effective seal against the frame.

 

[Inky Pete]

Or just fit a draught proofing strip which has been specifically designed for the purpose.

 

[foxhole]

Polythene , there used to be kits which included a roll of thin polythene which is applied over the sealant then the window is closed onto it, then peeled off when cured.

 

[JohnD]

clingfilm

 

[xr4x4]

Thanks for the replies.

Cling film had been mentioned before, I'll try that.

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Polythene , there used to be kits which included a roll of thin polythene which is applied over the sealant then the window is closed onto it, then peeled off when cured.

I remember that but never tried it ,was it any good

 

[foxhole]

Polythene , there used to be kits which included a roll of thin polythene which is applied over the sealant then the window is closed onto it, then peeled off when cured.

I remember that but never tried it ,was it any good

I bought one set but never got round to using it, prefer to make the windows fit.