Frustrated with new windows and no noise reduction

Furts

thebaldwindowfitter wrote: »

quote (That is silicone "mastic")

no it doesnt state that silicon sealant should be used inside and out it states that the sealant should be appropriate to what its being applied to ie caulking is generally used inside

You are being pedantic here. The inside face requires abead sealant, or similar. I was referring to general terminology but as you wish to be pedantic, the internals usually receive a pvcu bead which is attached with silicone. The decorated face edge can be caulk if you are a cheap skate.

thebaldwindowfitter

Furts wrote: »

You are being pedantic here. The inside face requires abead sealant, or similar. I was referring to general terminology but as you wish to be pedantic, the internals usually receive a pvcu bead which is attached with silicone. The decorated face edge can be caulk if you are a cheap skate.

It is people like you quoting the wrong thing to use what causes many arguments fueling customers up with the wrong information you quoted "silicon mastic" i am correcting you please excuse me if you think this pedantic. Painters caulk should be used inside on frame to plaster joint so it can be painted ,paint will not adhere to silicon but then you knew that didnt you

thebaldwindowfitter

Furts wrote: »

Perhaps for wider attention to all mse users and consumers is the following:

It is common practice with replacement windows for the fitting to be sub contracted to self employed fitters. These fitters are required to buy their own pieces of plastic trim to fit down the sides of windows, their own cans of expanding foam (which is relatively cheap)and their own tubes of silicone sealant (which can be relatively expensive)

Consequently it is common for the fitters to scimp on the sealant, and leave excessive gaps underneath this (this saves time and minimises their expenditure on sealant.) It also goes some way to explain why one often sees trims instead of sealant (money saving) and expanding foam being used to fix windows (this is quick and cheap)

I suggest Crowie77 reflects on their window fitters and takes a close look at the depths and coverage of the sealant. Peel some back in places and take a good detailed look!

Hope this helps.

1 .Most companies supply trims to installers they buy in bulk bigger savings
2. trims are more expensive than sealant and still need sealing .we have fitted many frames were the original was over 15mm out of plumb internal decoration was in good condition so upvc trim saves the customer redecorating .foam fixing is not quicker it needs to cure mechanical fixing is quicker the frame can be finished off earlier