Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: Awning window & seals - any obvious issues?... 8Nov 07, 2019 7:08 pm darb74 lached darb74 Thanks lached for that info, and I think you have confirmed what I was thinking. I decided to remove the section of bottom rubber seal that was blocking the drainage slots on the lower external frame. Our building supervisor initially agreed with us that it didn't make sense to have that lower seal installed over the drain holes, but he didn't do anything about it (or ask the window fabricator to sort it out either).....so like many things on this build project we have just fixed it ourselves. My next job is to try and better seal the external glazing bead rubber to stop the water getting into the sash in the first place. No Worries. When I fabricate awning sashes I silicon in each corner between the glass and glazing tape. This will ensure if the glazing rubber does retract (usually due to the weather) that the water will not penetrate into the actual sash itself. Good luck! So do you run a silicon bead all the way along the bottom of this section? We have already had some silicon put into a few bottom corners, but I think based on how much water is still appearing under the frame I might need to run some the whole length of the lower frame?...like you suggest where the glazing rubber is located but obviously has retracted. No just in the corners. The system we use is slightly different to what you have. Where is the water pooling? It is completely normal to have water in the step down area (i.e where the weep holes are). I’m restoring all my 40yr old windows and I want to install seals around the casements. I’ve sanded back and oiled the frames with sikkens. My plan is to box up inside… 0 6649 4 14628 I am looking at building a house. Has anyone used Construkt Homes (based in Adelaide)? Does anyone have experience with this builder? 0 6497 |