Spec me a not so stinky silicone sealant!

Tinders · 20 Feb 2013 at 20:18

Hi Folks, I want to spend the next few days sealing up gaps round my awesomly fitted double glazed windows :rolleyes:

Problem is all the sealant I have really smells and takes a while to dry

I know you can get quick dry stuff but can you get low odour stuff, the gaps are all round the sills for some reason, so im guessing silicone sealant is the right stuff to use?

Thanks in advance.

Mickie · 20 Feb 2013 at 22:38

is there a good reason for not wanting a smell? just open your windows and it'll go away once dry after an hour.

most arent that bad

Tinders · 21 Feb 2013 at 06:30

Its too cold to open windows lol.

Bat · 21 Feb 2013 at 10:03

Not helpful to you, but I love the smell. Generally use the Screwfix basic stuff.

Tinders · 21 Feb 2013 at 12:17

Problem is the fumes in my experience can last a while, a good 12 hours or so, i might just try some fast curing sealant.

Tesla · 21 Feb 2013 at 15:06

Is this on the inside or outside? Any pictures?

Bat · 22 Feb 2013 at 07:58

Tinders said:
Problem is the fumes in my experience can last a while, a good 12 hours or so, i might just try some fast curing sealant.

I definitely don't find that with the stuff I've used. 3-4 hours max inside.

Buckster · 22 Feb 2013 at 08:30

Unibond Easy Smooth (sell propellant)

used some last weekend - it worked well - and had no smell at all - was surprised

is Silicon based too

R.O.S.S.I · 23 Feb 2013 at 14:41

Any particular reason why you are doing this filling in and not the people who fit your windows?

Tinders · 23 Feb 2013 at 16:24

R.O.S.S.I said:
Any particular reason why you are doing this filling in and not the people who fit your windows?

The house is a recent purchase and the windows were put in a good few years ago. Windows are fine just sealant and tidying afterfoods which is very average.

Thanks for the tip.

Mark A · 23 Feb 2013 at 16:36

Are you talking about the vinegar smell?

You want to be looking for Neutral cure low modulus or LMN. This is far superior to the Low modulus Acetoxy or LMA silicone and it smells a lot less. You still get a bit of a smell but it's nowhere near as long lasting or harsh as acetoxy silicone and doesnt smell of vinegar.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Polycarbo...booking_Glue_Tape_EH&var=&hash=item35bdcd54f2

This is the brand we use and its decent stuff. Not cheap in this listing but you should be able to get it at DIY stores or PVC window supply stores etc. Just ask for LMN and any brand should be ok.

Or you could use acrylic sealant, but I have found this to crack after a while, or peel from the pvc window. Most window fitters usually fit a pvc trim around the window and seal it with a very thin bead of silicone.