Hello everyone!
Our house is a detached single-family home built in 1999, fully brick-faced. After 18 years, the silicone sealant around the plastic windows has become brittle and is likely leaking – so I want to replace it.
At first, I thought about hiring a company for the job. In the meantime, I have replaced several interior seals myself, which worked well using sealant guns ("Fugis"). I should mention, though, that I am by no means a skilled tradesperson.
Unfortunately, sealing companies charge high prices when replacing all the seals on windows and patio doors. Now I’m wondering if I could do it myself. However, the sealant guns probably work best when applied to smooth surfaces (for example, inside between the windowsill and frame). Outside, with a rough brick surface, I imagine it would be more difficult…
What do you recommend for this, or how do professional companies handle such work?
Thanks in advance!
Our house is a detached single-family home built in 1999, fully brick-faced. After 18 years, the silicone sealant around the plastic windows has become brittle and is likely leaking – so I want to replace it.
At first, I thought about hiring a company for the job. In the meantime, I have replaced several interior seals myself, which worked well using sealant guns ("Fugis"). I should mention, though, that I am by no means a skilled tradesperson.
Unfortunately, sealing companies charge high prices when replacing all the seals on windows and patio doors. Now I’m wondering if I could do it myself. However, the sealant guns probably work best when applied to smooth surfaces (for example, inside between the windowsill and frame). Outside, with a rough brick surface, I imagine it would be more difficult…
What do you recommend for this, or how do professional companies handle such work?
Thanks in advance!