Sealing Frame to Brickwork gaps?

[Udhi]

Hi all,
The house is getting re-rendered. We noticed all the UPVC window and door frames (Everest?) have gaps of about 50mm between the frames and the surrounding brickwork. All have been plugged with used tissue.

I would like to seal the gaps properly. Can you recommend the proper way to do this please? Easiest would be expanding foam - any brands and specifications I need to look for?

Ta muchly

 

[gregers]

a 2 inch gap is rather large,dont think the new render will cover that much,so yes expanding foam probably is the way to go but i still think you will have to trim the windows up.

 

[Udhi]

Sorry mate, what does "trim the windows up" mean??

Any special make, brand or spec for the expanding foam?

Ta

 

[gregers]

trim as in flat plastic,
http://www.casupply.co.uk/acatalog/fascia_soffits_cladding_trims.html

about half way down,d mouldings/quad etc.
as for expanding foam dont know if theres much difference between the general stuff,but if your going to be doing this yourself then i would suggest you use a foam gun that way you shouldnt waste too much,in the cans it tends to go off if you leave it to long between jobs.

 

[Udhi]

OK, that makes sense.

I have a feeling that the jobs going to be a one off and done whenever I get a few hours per day. I will look into the foam gun and balance off the costs with the aerosol stuff.

Thanks again!