Good morning everyone.
A few months ago, I joined this forum because I had a question about a house we were interested in buying. Now we have purchased it and moved in about two weeks ago. I have to say, there is still quite a bit to do.
First, I would like to start with the windows. There is a draft throughout the entire house. The house was built in 1998, and the double-glazed windows are from that year as well. The exterior is fully faced with brick. When I look at the transition from the brickwork to the PVC windows, there is a gap. On the right and left of this gap, black foam insulation is visible. The bottom edge is completely exposed, so you can even see the wooden blocks that were used to level the windows during installation.
I would have expected these areas to be sealed with silicone and would now like to do this myself. However, I am unsure because the house has been occupied for 18 years. Maybe this gap is normal?
Could someone give me some advice? That would be great. I can upload a photo if needed.
Thanks in advance.
Good luck
Mika
A few months ago, I joined this forum because I had a question about a house we were interested in buying. Now we have purchased it and moved in about two weeks ago. I have to say, there is still quite a bit to do.
First, I would like to start with the windows. There is a draft throughout the entire house. The house was built in 1998, and the double-glazed windows are from that year as well. The exterior is fully faced with brick. When I look at the transition from the brickwork to the PVC windows, there is a gap. On the right and left of this gap, black foam insulation is visible. The bottom edge is completely exposed, so you can even see the wooden blocks that were used to level the windows during installation.
I would have expected these areas to be sealed with silicone and would now like to do this myself. However, I am unsure because the house has been occupied for 18 years. Maybe this gap is normal?
Could someone give me some advice? That would be great. I can upload a photo if needed.
Thanks in advance.
Good luck
Mika
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Sebastian7910 Apr 2016 21:41The main concern on the outside is resistance to driving rain – foam is not even airtight. On the inside, a special membrane is used to create the airtight layer.
To my knowledge, silicone or similar materials are no longer appropriate for this purpose today.
To my knowledge, silicone or similar materials are no longer appropriate for this purpose today.