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Replacing window seals?

barryd09 · 2010-11-29 23:51:43

Hi, Living in an apartment thats about 10-12 years old,the window seals are gone to hell and need replacing as i can feel draughts around the frames,esp in this weather the heat is on full whack. they are double glazed windows,how big of a job is it to replace the seals? id really like to get somebody who knows what they…

30-11-2010 12:51am

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barryd09

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Hi,

Living in an apartment thats about 10-12 years old,the window seals are gone to hell and need replacing as i can feel draughts around the frames,esp in this weather the heat is on full whack.

they are double glazed windows,how big of a job is it to replace the seals?
id really like to get somebody who knows what they are at to replace them,would i be looking at much price wise?

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#2 30-11-2010 4:57pm

mchammer

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would be interested in hearing some options on this one... but the cheapest option IMHO would be to drill holes at intervals in the blockwork/slabs around the windows (without damaging the frame) and then injecting some expanding foam insulation into the cavity via the drilled holes and hope it sticks!!??!
The great stuff foam gun is a pretty good tool if you have a fair but to do....

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#3 04-12-2010 4:35pm

barryd09

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anybody?

im cold these days....:(

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