Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Jun 05, 2012 9:15 pm We have a couple of sealed windows (ie they don't open)in our bedroom and with the strong wind and rain we noticed some water and thought that there must be a leak. Apon closer inspection we noticed that in the bottom of the frame there are two small horizontal holes that appear to let in and out air. We then checked other windows and all windows that have a non-opening section have them too. Is this correct? If so what is the purpose? Or have the wrong frames been fitted? Re: sealed windows appear to have vent holes 2Jun 10, 2012 7:10 pm Are they drainage holes so that when it rains the water in the tracks can drain out, which most windows have, or are they through to the inside?? Re: sealed windows appear to have vent holes 3Jun 10, 2012 7:37 pm They are through to the inside. How we noticed them as there was water inside in the frame from the strong storm we just had Re: sealed windows appear to have vent holes 4Jun 11, 2012 10:11 am Our fixed windows don't have them, but they can be used to let water out, just in case it gets into the frame. But they should not go right through... Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: sealed windows appear to have vent holes 5Jun 15, 2012 12:52 pm Yes they sound like drainage holes There is nothing in the various codes and standards that puts this requirement on the builder to do. I think that is what you are asking. Don't waste time trying to get… 5 9538 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place - I’m new to the property/building journey (trying to buy my first home) so not sure where/who to go with these sorts of… 0 33502 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi there, I just recently received my new house from my builder. We handed the house to another company to deal with the… 0 21643 |