Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Mar 16, 2020 9:22 pm Our builder has left large gaps under our windows of about 25mm. The rubber flashing sits vertically, instead of horizontally, and behind the flashing you can see the silver sarking. My builder says they've done this because previously when the windows have been installed with no gap it has somehow allowed back-flow of water. Doesn't make sense to me, and it seems like it would allow air ingress and have poor insulation. Could anyone advise? And, could anyone suggest a suitable rectification? Photos attached. Many Thanks. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Gaps under Windows 2Mar 25, 2020 2:30 pm Sounds like a lame excuse for these gaps, I agree these windows with the gaps are more likely to leak. A fix would be to fill the gap with a matching aluminium flashing that allows the drain holes to drain in front of the flashing. Also look at some of those mitres on the bottom of the sashes, they are open and they will leak rain and wind. This should be repaired by the manufacturer as no way will it pass AS 2047—1999. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ "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: Gaps under Windows 3Mar 26, 2020 7:51 am Thanks ECOECO for the advice and flashing solution. I hadn't even noticed the gaps in the corners of the sashes. I'll be up on the roof checking them out. These are Bradnams windows in case anyone is interested. Re: Gaps under Windows 4Mar 26, 2020 10:55 am psdillon Thanks ECOECO for the advice and flashing solution. I hadn't even noticed the gaps in the corners of the sashes. I'll be up on the roof checking them out. These are Bradnams windows in case anyone is interested. You're welcome (Note to self, this version of the "smile" emoji looks evil I think...) "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 7 3288 Brass fly wire, you will need to cut it, shape it and jam it into brick slots 1 7732 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 19534 |