Fixing Window Seals

TommyBoy

Afternoon moneysavers!

I've just moved into my new house and have noticed that one or two of the upvc windows are leaking and letting a fair bit of rain through. Its the rubber seal joining the glass to the plastic frame thats leaking, whats the best stuff to buy to reseal this and prevent leaks? (dont say a new window!)

BobProperty

New rubber sealing strip. Phone a few window manufacturers locally and you should be able to pick up some.

TommyBoy

Wouldnt I be able to buy some sort of sealant and squirt it in with a gun or would this not be adequate?

stevegray

Depending on whether your windows are internally or externally beaded you need either a new length of beading or some new gasket, you may be able to bodge a repair with clear silicone if you can see where the water is getting in.

woodbutcher_2

I have done this with black silicone before as a temporary measure but you need to be very good with a silicone gun to use black on white frames.