Drafty windows. You guys know your stuff

[axil23]

I know this has nothing to do with Plumbing but you guys know your stuff and have always helped out in the past so thought to ask here.

I got a new build and with the movement/settlement in the first few years or bad fitting the windows have developed air leaks on the side. How would you suggest I seal these up?

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Pic1 Is Main Hall windows which are around 10ft tall via 15ft

Pic2 Same

Pic3 Front PVC Frtont door inner side

Pic5 Front PVC door outer side to Pic3

Pic4 Tiled floor. Could these cracks be letting in cold air from below?

 

[mountainman]

Flexible filler or silicon should do the trick.

 

[axil23]

Flexible filler or silicon should do the trick.

Does filer become hard when dry? As if you look closely I think it's had it done with a caulk type filler. But just peeled off once done.

Can an you recommend anything of a superior quality?

 

[Centralheatking]

If I had a new build with this problem I would be straight back to builder, NHBC and then
court ! centralheatking

 

[axil23]

If I had a new build with this problem I would be straight back to builder, NHBC and then
court ! centralheatking

He closed down shop a year back. Is it a builders problem? I thought it was settlement?

 

[REDSAW]

soudal high mod silicone..slap it in

 

[plumber0808]

Rake it all out and fill them again, for tiles use silicone and for the rest a good decorators caulk will do the job.

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[SimonG]

Although sealer/silicone will stop the draught it really should be opened up to see the real issue. A cold spot will be created and you could have a problem with condensation and mould.

 

[REDSAW]

caulk's no good as it will just crack and fall out again as there is structural movement. it needs to move with the fabric so will need h/m

 

[Gray0689]

Tec 7 or ct1

 

[Dotty]

Tec 7 or ct1

:iagree:

 

[basildog]

Yes Tec 7 or similar as can be overpainted unlike silicone .
Those cracks are just drying out shrinkage and not settlement so NHBC would not be interested as most builders would not repair these either after that period of time as you say years ?
I would check the sealant externally on windows too if you are getting a draught through ?

 

[axil23]

I bought this earlier today. Will it do?

[h=1]UniBond Frame Silicone Sealant White 300ml[/h]

 

[Howsie]

Yes Tec 7 or similar as can be overpainted unlike silicone .
Those cracks are just drying out shrinkage and not settlement so NHBC would not be interested as most builders would not repair these either after that period of time as you say years ?
I would check the sealant externally on windows too if you are getting a draught through ?

Should be fine.

 

[Centralheatking]

I have been away so missed the middle bit. Ok builder is bust - surely you can check the
register at NHBC - thats just what the gtee is all about.

There are all sorts of suitable profile white plastic strips eg quadrant, 90deg angle which can be
accurately cut to size and sealed back very neatly. I would even get a 2x glazing professional
to do it on a sat am 4 cah - you will be amazed how accurate and fast these boys are.

Centralheatking