Victorian windows - not totally sealed.

SideWinder · 9 Oct 2011 at 22:23

I have a draft/draught coming from my windows and i am looking for tips on how to seal up the small holes in the frame.

When i moved in, i did notice a bit of newspaper in the gaps but there must be a better way?

Dr.EM · 9 Oct 2011 at 22:28

This is what you want:

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/caulks-sealants/42200.htm

EDIT: If this is a gap around where it closes then this is what you want. If the wood has rotted through then you may need car body filler, a resin product, to repair it, though ideally replacement.

Mickie · 9 Oct 2011 at 22:28

http://www.screwfix.com/p/unibond-frame-silicone-sealant-white-300ml/52113

robfosters · 9 Oct 2011 at 22:39

I would go with Mickies idea. You'll also need one of these

http://www.screwfix.com/p/trade-basics-sealant-gun/59525

Just run it up the gaps, then use a damp cloth around your finger to wipe down and push the sealant into the frame.

decoy · 9 Oct 2011 at 22:51

Depends if you will want to open the window again in the future?

If you do then use the rubber strip. If not then just seal it up with sealant.

Hades · 9 Oct 2011 at 22:53

Using sealant will block up the window but you won't be able to open it without peeling the silicone off again. If you own the property then the only real fix is to replace or refurbish the window. Over the years it will have warped and moved slightly, hence the poor fit. I had a similar issue with some of my Edwardian casements recently. Do I stripped them all back to wood, planed some parts off that had expanded through water ingress, then adjusted the way they were screwed into the frame and re-painted and fitted some rubber draught excluding tape.

Or do you have sash windows?

robfosters · 9 Oct 2011 at 23:05

I thought he meant sash windows. I know not to seal the window up!, but the outer frames themselves often have gaps that draught can get through.

Stag · 9 Oct 2011 at 23:07

You think yours are bad, somehow slugs are getting through mine. :E

Paul. W · 9 Oct 2011 at 23:31

Got a local Wilkinsons shop?

I have recently done my frames downstairs as theyre wooden and were letting in a bit of a draught. They sell foam self adhesive draught strips that you stick on round the edges, just like the tape in the first like. They do white and brown. Its about £4 and you can do two sets of windows out of it.