Mika29
2016-04-10 08:41:13
- #1
Good morning everyone.
A few months ago I registered here in the forum because I had a question regarding a house we wanted to buy.
Now we have bought it and moved in about 2 weeks ago. Now I have to say: there is still quite a lot to do.
First, I would like to start with the windows. There is a draft throughout the whole house.
The house was built in 1998, and the double-glazed windows are also from that year. The house is completely brick-faced. When I look at the transition from the brick facing to the plastic windows, there is a gap. On the right and left in this gap, a black foam is visible. The bottom edge is completely “open,” so you can still see the wooden blocks used as spacers during installation.
I actually expected that these areas would be sealed with silicone and would now like to fix that. However, I am unsure because people have been living in this house for 18 years. Maybe this gap is also supposed to be there?!
Can someone give me a tip? That would be great. I can also upload a photo if needed.
Thanks in advance
Best regards
Mika
A few months ago I registered here in the forum because I had a question regarding a house we wanted to buy.
Now we have bought it and moved in about 2 weeks ago. Now I have to say: there is still quite a lot to do.
First, I would like to start with the windows. There is a draft throughout the whole house.
The house was built in 1998, and the double-glazed windows are also from that year. The house is completely brick-faced. When I look at the transition from the brick facing to the plastic windows, there is a gap. On the right and left in this gap, a black foam is visible. The bottom edge is completely “open,” so you can still see the wooden blocks used as spacers during installation.
I actually expected that these areas would be sealed with silicone and would now like to fix that. However, I am unsure because people have been living in this house for 18 years. Maybe this gap is also supposed to be there?!
Can someone give me a tip? That would be great. I can also upload a photo if needed.
Thanks in advance
Best regards
Mika