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Hi, hopefully someone could help.
Rather than get new windows Im going the full hog a correcting and fixing my current double glazed upvc windows. All have 1x side hung sash.
So far I have:
Changed all friction hinges
Replaced all seals on sash and frame with 6mm bubble seals
Replaced all internal caulk
Replaced all external sealant
Replaced all espag locks.
Replaced glazing wedge gaskets
So pretty much like new now..
However 1 or 2 of the windows are not sealing in one area. Almost centre of sash on hinge side. The rest seals. Bottom and top nearest the hinge seals but in the middle there is about 1 mm gap. Very annoying as other 3 windows are fine.
1.I was thinking 7.1 mm flipper seal as it gives me an extra 1mm?
2. I have heard of closing wedges. Would these help?
3. What's caused this could it be frame is slightly warped in the middle?
I have lived here 8 years but windows could be 15+ years old. Not 100% on age.
Any suggestions or help would be great.
Thanks
Lee
Rather than get new windows Im going the full hog a correcting and fixing my current double glazed upvc windows. All have 1x side hung sash.
So far I have:
Changed all friction hinges
Replaced all seals on sash and frame with 6mm bubble seals
Replaced all internal caulk
Replaced all external sealant
Replaced all espag locks.
Replaced glazing wedge gaskets
So pretty much like new now..
However 1 or 2 of the windows are not sealing in one area. Almost centre of sash on hinge side. The rest seals. Bottom and top nearest the hinge seals but in the middle there is about 1 mm gap. Very annoying as other 3 windows are fine.
1.I was thinking 7.1 mm flipper seal as it gives me an extra 1mm?
2. I have heard of closing wedges. Would these help?
3. What's caused this could it be frame is slightly warped in the middle?
I have lived here 8 years but windows could be 15+ years old. Not 100% on age.
Any suggestions or help would be great.
Thanks
Lee