Some of the outside seals/rubbers have perished etc in full sun .Has anyone replaced these themselves? Any tips or tricks? Also where do you buy these? cheers.
newtec1,
Jan 31, 11:11pm
You will need a window manufacturer to do it.They will have them in and out in no time without damaging the frame or breaking the glass. Although it is straight forward there is a knack to it and not as easy as you think . They will probably check for correct sealant in the mitres as well to comply with the code.
johotech,
Jan 31, 11:14pm
You would buy them from a glazing supply company.
But there are a number of different sizes and types. Some are just for the outside and can be replaced fairly easily but others go right around the edge of the glass and you have to take the window apart.
I think it will be impossible for you to determine the required size. Sometimes it a matter of trial and error, then try the next size. Plus you need the right tools to fit them.
Just get a Glazier to do it.
newtec1,
Jan 31, 11:15pm
You will need a window manufacturer to do it.They will have them in and out in no time without damaging the frame or breaking the glass. Although it is straight forward there is a knack to it and not as easy as you think , you need to remove the aluminim beads to do it. They will probably check the sealant in the mitres to make sure it is all OK as well before replacing the beads.
newtec1,
Jan 31, 11:16pm
Exactly
gabbysnana,
Jan 31, 11:21pm
you can buy it and the tool from bunnings or mitre 10.
wheelz,
Jan 31, 11:45pm
And then to the window place for new frames and the glazier for new glass!
Hang about. I think the window people provide the glass too.
johotech,
Feb 1, 12:12am
Any glazier will be able to do it. It's what they do every day when they replace glass. You don't need a manufacturer, in fact, I doubt they would be interested in touching a job like that.
Also, the beads don't need to be removed just to replace the seal. The seal is always fitted after the beads.
stevo2,
Feb 1, 12:36am
^^^^ What he said ^^^^ You can do it yourself but there is a knack to it. Just remember if a glazier does happen to crack a pane or 2, it is up to you to pay for the reglaze. All care - no responsibility.
newtec1,
Feb 1, 2:49am
That's what i mean,a glazier from the window company.
gabbysnana,
Feb 1, 2:57am
oh plz we are a diy nation, do you want a cup of harden up with that as well.
pisces47,
Feb 1, 12:56pm
Cut a piece off the end of your rubber to get size and profile. Make sure when you replace you dont stretch or it will pull out of corners. Easy to do. Pretty much like replacing fly screen mesh and rubber beading. Then again I suppose for those like some above they would pay a fly screen mesh replacement expert to do this
dansac,
Feb 1, 3:22pm
I have just had all of the seals and rubbers as well as the hinges/sashes replaced. I priced the rubbers and looked at doing this myself, but for my windows there were three different seals fo each window, one around the oustide, one on the inside and then a flat rubber seal almost like the rubber on a window cleaner. In the end I got someone to do this and they had to order in all the different rubbers and they also supplied the hinges/sashes. It took three days to do all of them, but has made a huge differences. I think if I had done them it would have turned into a nightmare job, but you may be better at this type of thing than me!
kaconda,
Feb 1, 4:22pm
Thanks for the helpful hints. Its only the lower seals on 3 windows that need replacement. I have taken a sample and will match at the glazier and have a go at replacing it myself, looks simple enough. cheers
dansac,
Feb 1, 7:13pm
I would have done 3 windows myself, but I had 23 to do and a two storey house! Should be fairly easy to do three, good luck
nukhelenc,
Aug 5, 6:53am
#14 just because you have pulled one glazing wedge doesn't mean the other 2 are the same, could very well be tho. Spray the glass and alu bead with soapy water or window cleaner when your putting the glazing wedge back in, and like others say don't stretch it in, coz over time it will shrink some. Most glazing wedges go a particular way around aswell, one side to the glass and the other to the bead, depending what wedge you buy. And it helps to have a glazing roller to fit the stuff, if ya putting it in with ya fingers then it wont be much good. Ive seen a glazing roller on TM for sale. Good luck :)
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