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Gap between sill and PVC window
Hi
On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? Ta David |
Gap between sill and PVC window
On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 04:35:45 -0800 (PST), David
wrote: Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Is this a horizontal gap? Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? When just filling (rather than bonding) I've used 'Decorators filler' because it can be wiped with a damp cloth. I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. Me too, unless running a bead the entire length etc. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? Because uPVC moves all over the place then unless you are sticking two bits together permanently then you might be better off with something that maintains some flexibility? Some in-laws had two bay windows fitted and log short, they made a pigs ear of it. The inner sills were just stood on towers of packing pieces and siliconed in place. So remedial silicone was ever going to fix that so I ripped it all out, built inner and outer wall back up to the right height and reset the sill back on solidly. The issue was first discovered when they tried to place a pot plant on there and it sunk 1/2"! ;-( Cheers, T i m |
Gap between sill and PVC window
On 20/01/18 12:35, David wrote:
Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? decorators caulk. Sort of very thick PVA glue. Ta David -- Ideas are more powerful than guns. We would not let our enemies have guns, why should we let them have ideas? Josef Stalin |
Gap between sill and PVC window
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David wrote: Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? Decorator's caulk. Sticks well to most materials. Remains slightly flexible so shouldn't crack. Note it shrinks, so you may need several applications to get it perfect. -- *Wrinkled was not one of the things I wanted to be when I grew up Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
Gap between sill and PVC window
"David" wrote in message ... Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? Ta David screwfix Everbuild Window & Door Frame Sealant 300ml White code 26507 Weatherproof, durable and flexible acrylic sealant. Suitable for filling joints around aluminium, PVCu and wooden windows. Suits internal and external projects. Can be over painted with most emulsion and oil based paints. Virtually odour free and not corrosive on metal. Fully weatherproof when cured, this time is extended in cold conditions. |
Gap between sill and PVC window
On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 2:22:07 PM UTC, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 20/01/18 12:35, David wrote: Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? decorators caulk. Sort of very thick PVA glue. Caulk discolours over time IME. I'd use an acrylic sealant, which should deliver flexibility and a stay white finish. Then again, a high modulus silicone would seem to be the perfect solution |
Gap between sill and PVC window
On 20/01/18 17:48, Mark wrote:
"David" wrote in message ... Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? Ta David screwfix Everbuild Window & Door Frame Sealant 300ml White code 26507 Weatherproof, durable and flexible acrylic sealant. Suitable for filling joints around aluminium, PVCu and wooden windows. Suits internal and external projects. Can be over painted with most emulsion and oil based paints. Virtually odour free and not corrosive on metal. Fully weatherproof when cured, this time is extended in cold conditions. AKA 'decorators caulk'.. -- "Corbyn talks about equality, justice, opportunity, health care, peace, community, compassion, investment, security, housing...." "What kind of person is not interested in those things?" "Jeremy Corbyn?" |
Gap between sill and PVC window
stuart noble Wrote in message:
On Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 2:22:07 PM UTC, The Natural Philosopher wrote: On 20/01/18 12:35, David wrote: Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? decorators caulk. Sort of very thick PVA glue. Caulk discolours over time IME. I'd use an acrylic sealant, which should deliver flexibility and a stay white finish. Then again, a high modulus silicone would seem to be the perfect solution Decorators caulk *is* an acrylic sealant. -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Gap between sill and PVC window
The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message:
On 20/01/18 17:48, Mark wrote: "David" wrote in message ... Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? Ta David screwfix Everbuild Window & Door Frame Sealant 300ml White code 26507 Weatherproof, durable and flexible acrylic sealant. Suitable for filling joints around aluminium, PVCu and wooden windows. Suits internal and external projects. Can be over painted with most emulsion and oil based paints. Virtually odour free and not corrosive on metal. Fully weatherproof when cured, this time is extended in cold conditions. AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Gap between sill and PVC window
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jim k wrote: AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. It's interior use only. -- *Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film* Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
Gap between sill and PVC window
On 21/01/18 11:55, jim wrote:
The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message: On 20/01/18 17:48, Mark wrote: "David" wrote in message ... Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? Ta David screwfix Everbuild Window & Door Frame Sealant 300ml White code 26507 Weatherproof, durable and flexible acrylic sealant. Suitable for filling joints around aluminium, PVCu and wooden windows. Suits internal and external projects. Can be over painted with most emulsion and oil based paints. Virtually odour free and not corrosive on metal. Fully weatherproof when cured, this time is extended in cold conditions. AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. Ive used it with considerable success actually -- "Anyone who believes that the laws of physics are mere social conventions is invited to try transgressing those conventions from the windows of my apartment. (I live on the twenty-first floor.) " Alan Sokal |
Gap between sill and PVC window
The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message:
On 21/01/18 11:55, jim wrote: The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message: On 20/01/18 17:48, Mark wrote: "David" wrote in message ... Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? Ta David screwfix Everbuild Window & Door Frame Sealant 300ml White code 26507 Weatherproof, durable and flexible acrylic sealant. Suitable for filling joints around aluminium, PVCu and wooden windows. Suits internal and external projects. Can be over painted with most emulsion and oil based paints. Virtually odour free and not corrosive on metal. Fully weatherproof when cured, this time is extended in cold conditions. AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. Ive used it with considerable success actually Which exact "it" are you remembering? -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Gap between sill and PVC window
"Dave Plowman (News)" Wrote in message:
In article , jim k wrote: AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. It's interior use only. Maybe read Mark's post to which mine & TNP refer to? (You do remember how this works don't you?) -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Gap between sill and PVC window
In article ,
jim k wrote: "Dave Plowman (News)" Wrote in message: In article , jim k wrote: AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. It's interior use only. Maybe read Mark's post to which mine & TNP refer to? You weren't sure if it could be used ouside. But perhaps you don't actually understand what you write. -- *Atheism is a non-prophet organization. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
Gap between sill and PVC window
The Natural Philosopher wrote:
On 21/01/18 11:55, jim wrote: The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message: On 20/01/18 17:48, Mark wrote: "David" wrote in message ... Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? Ta David screwfix Everbuild Window & Door Frame Sealant 300ml White code 26507 Weatherproof, durable and flexible acrylic sealant. Suitable for filling joints around aluminium, PVCu and wooden windows. Suits internal and external projects. Can be over painted with most emulsion and oil based paints. Virtually odour free and not corrosive on metal. Fully weatherproof when cured, this time is extended in cold conditions. AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. Ive used it with considerable success actually Me too. I've got a window the sill of which consists almost entirely of car body filler and decorator's caulk which has survived two winters. The paint on the caulk part is doing better than the paint on the filler. -- Roger Hayter |
Gap between sill and PVC window
On 21/01/18 12:45, jim wrote:
The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message: On 21/01/18 11:55, jim wrote: The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message: On 20/01/18 17:48, Mark wrote: "David" wrote in message ... Hi On a couple of our windows, a small (1 mm+) gap has appeared between the window and the interior plastic sill. It only runs for 250mm or so. Anybody got an idea of w suitable filler for this? I'd like to avoid silicone if poss. It there suitable white plastic filler that dries hard? Ta David screwfix Everbuild Window & Door Frame Sealant 300ml White code 26507 Weatherproof, durable and flexible acrylic sealant. Suitable for filling joints around aluminium, PVCu and wooden windows. Suits internal and external projects. Can be over painted with most emulsion and oil based paints. Virtually odour free and not corrosive on metal. Fully weatherproof when cured, this time is extended in cold conditions. AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. Ive used it with considerable success actually Which exact "it" are you remembering? Decorators caulk of course. -- "In our post-modern world, climate science is not powerful because it is true: it is true because it is powerful." Lucas Bergkamp |
Gap between sill and PVC window
"Dave Plowman (News)" Wrote in message:
In article , jim k wrote: "Dave Plowman (News)" Wrote in message: In article , jim k wrote: AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. It's interior use only. Maybe read Mark's post to which mine & TNP refer to? You weren't sure if it could be used ouside. But perhaps you don't actually understand what you write. As ever the important bit is what you choose to snip.... -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
Gap between sill and PVC window
"jim" k wrote in message o.uk... "Dave Plowman (News)" Wrote in message: In article , jim k wrote: "Dave Plowman (News)" Wrote in message: In article , jim k wrote: AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. It's interior use only. Maybe read Mark's post to which mine & TNP refer to? You weren't sure if it could be used ouside. But perhaps you don't actually understand what you write. As ever the important bit is what you choose to snip.... Jim K the fact is some 'decorators caulk' does not work well outside, the frame sealent i linked too does Nememis 'decorators caulk' from screwfix Hi teiboy, The manufacturer has advised the following: 'As this is a water based product we do not recommend it for external use.' Thanks for using Screwfix Q&A. - |
Gap between sill and PVC window
In article ,
Mark wrote: You weren't sure if it could be used ouside. But perhaps you don't actually understand what you write. As ever the important bit is what you choose to snip.... Jim K the fact is some 'decorators caulk' does not work well outside, the frame sealent i linked too does Nememis 'decorators caulk' from screwfix Hi teiboy, The manufacturer has advised the following: 'As this is a water based product we do not recommend it for external use.' Thanks for using Screwfix Q&A. Since there is already a product available for outside use, why would anyone use one that says interior only? Excepting those on here who never do any DIY, obviously. -- *Learn from your parents' mistakes - use birth control Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
Gap between sill and PVC window
On Mon, 22 Jan 2018 18:05:00 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote: In article , Mark wrote: You weren't sure if it could be used ouside. But perhaps you don't actually understand what you write. As ever the important bit is what you choose to snip.... Jim K the fact is some 'decorators caulk' does not work well outside, the frame sealent i linked too does Nememis 'decorators caulk' from screwfix Hi teiboy, The manufacturer has advised the following: 'As this is a water based product we do not recommend it for external use.' Thanks for using Screwfix Q&A. Since there is already a product available for outside use, why would anyone use one that says interior only? Excepting those on here who never do any DIY, obviously. JOOI, isn't this job an *inside* one though? Cheers, T i m |
Gap between sill and PVC window
On 22/01/18 17:30, Mark wrote:
"jim" k wrote in message o.uk... "Dave Plowman (News)" Wrote in message: In article , jim k wrote: "Dave Plowman (News)" Wrote in message: In article , jim k wrote: AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. It's interior use only. Maybe read Mark's post to which mine & TNP refer to? You weren't sure if it could be used ouside. But perhaps you don't actually understand what you write. As ever the important bit is what you choose to snip.... Jim K the fact is some 'decorators caulk' does not work well outside, the frame sealent i linked too does Nememis 'decorators caulk' from screwfix Hi teiboy, The manufacturer has advised the following: 'As this is a water based product we do not recommend it for external use.' Thanks for using Screwfix Q&A. So is external acrylic frame sealant a 'water based product' Its just *more expensive* which is why amateruts buy it while the pros use decorators caulk - -- A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. |
Gap between sill and PVC window
The Natural Philosopher Wrote in message:
On 22/01/18 17:30, Mark wrote: "jim" k wrote in message o.uk... "Dave Plowman (News)" Wrote in message: In article , jim k wrote: "Dave Plowman (News)" Wrote in message: In article , jim k wrote: AKA 'decorators caulk'.. N/A to the OP but not sure I'd rely on "decorators caulk" on exterior jobs. It's interior use only. Maybe read Mark's post to which mine & TNP refer to? You weren't sure if it could be used ouside. But perhaps you don't actually understand what you write. As ever the important bit is what you choose to snip.... Jim K the fact is some 'decorators caulk' does not work well outside, the frame sealent i linked too does Nememis 'decorators caulk' from screwfix Hi teiboy, The manufacturer has advised the following: 'As this is a water based product we do not recommend it for external use.' Thanks for using Screwfix Q&A. So is external acrylic frame sealant a 'water based product' Its just *more expensive* which is why amateruts buy it while the pros use decorators caulk Unless they need brown... then the 46p "premium" has to be paid.... -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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