A lot of businesses will sometimes try to maximise profits by buying inferior products and installation materials such as cheaper silicone.
A lot of the cheaper silicone's used to seal PVC windows and doors has a very distinct smell of vinegar. This is the fast curing agents in the silicone making it set quickly. These types of silicones can bring problems in the future such as furring at the edges of the seals when wiped.
Some may begin to come away and peel off like a rubber band.
Although internally the problems are just cosmetic and make your new windows look aesthetically un pleasing the exterior is a different story.
As with many windows they are prone to expansion and contraction throughout the year and the same goes for the silicone. If a mastic seal expands, contracts and starts to pull away from the window frame , then it will reveal a hole and will continue to do so getting gradually worse over the years.
With water getting behind the window frames and potentially ending up in the cavities is not good as it can start to cause further repair work that is much more costly than using a top grade natural curing silicone in the first place.
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More technical information on varying types of doors, windows and conservatories can be found here as we have been collecting knowledge and giving the professional finish for 23 years. Contact us or browse our website @ Southport Doors & Double Glazing
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A lot of the cheaper silicone's used to seal PVC windows and doors has a very distinct smell of vinegar. This is the fast curing agents in the silicone making it set quickly. These types of silicones can bring problems in the future such as furring at the edges of the seals when wiped.
Some may begin to come away and peel off like a rubber band.
Although internally the problems are just cosmetic and make your new windows look aesthetically un pleasing the exterior is a different story.
As with many windows they are prone to expansion and contraction throughout the year and the same goes for the silicone. If a mastic seal expands, contracts and starts to pull away from the window frame , then it will reveal a hole and will continue to do so getting gradually worse over the years.
With water getting behind the window frames and potentially ending up in the cavities is not good as it can start to cause further repair work that is much more costly than using a top grade natural curing silicone in the first place.
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Company information
More technical information on varying types of doors, windows and conservatories can be found here as we have been collecting knowledge and giving the professional finish for 23 years. Contact us or browse our website @ Southport Doors & Double Glazing
More advice posts on :
What is PVC ? and what does it stand for ?
combating condensation
Tips on how to re seal your own windows and get a professional guide
The professional view on how to sell your house and what areas to address
What benefits are there with PVC windows
Are the locks secure in your doors? check this post to see what we mean
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