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The window sash is designed to be air tight to prevent air leaks and drafts around the window. Even moveable sashes are specially designed to maintain a tight seal that contributes to the overall energy efficiency of the home.
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V-shaped weather stripping (aka tension seal) is a folded strip of foam insulation (thus the V-shape) covered in vinyl. When pressed together by a door or window, the two sides of the V-channel compress together to create a seal. It works well in very narrow cracks and gaps, and, as a bonus, it is moisture resistant.
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A tubular vinyl gasket is a good choice weather-seal for windows when the gap is large and uneven, and looks are not as important. Strips of felt are a poor choice because they don't seal well and aren't durable. Self-adhesive weatherstripping is easy to cut, making it the most convenient choice.
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If the leaf seal catches on the sash locks when the sash is raised, carve out a half-round piece of the seal for clearance. Available from Resource Conservation Technology for $36, the 2mm by 8mm WS90 slot-cutting bit creates the exact groove required for this weatherseal.
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The space between the glass panes is emptied of air using vacuum suction and filled with an inert (noble) gas, such as argon or krypton, to slow the passage of heat through the window unit. Inert gasses are less heat-conductive than air or a vacuum space. When a seal that protects the window edges breaks, the inert gases can escape.
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The gas is sealed into that space by a seal or gasket all around the window glass. Once the seal fails the gas escapes and moisture typically enters the space between glass panes. The moisture can turn the glass hazy, fogged or even crystallized like the photo above. How To Repair A Seal Failure On A Vinyl Window
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Glass Scraper Sash Window Brush Flexible silicone for suitable for windows and doors Primer for wood (suitable for interior and exterior use if you are painting both inside and outside of the window) Water-based eggshell paint or gloss (suitable for interior and exterior use if you are painting both inside and outside of the window)
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It is a strip of bronze that is stapled or nailed down one side, whilst the other side springs out, pushing against the sash. Flexislide A plastic spring seal used along the edge of the sash to prevent sideways rattle. Used primarily in new joinery rather than restoration work. Draught Excluder Documentation
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Hold the blade flat against the face of the sash and push the blade's edge into the joint as you draw the tool along the surface. A utility knife is harder to control. Lubricate the channels of a too-tight sash with candle wax or talcum power, which also effectively keeps painted surfaces from sticking together.
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A silicone tube seal fills the gap between the bottom sash rail and the sill. It's effective because, unlike vinyl, silicone does not stiffen in the cold; the tube seal conforms to an uneven sill. For most 13/8โณ sashes, a 5/8โณ bronze V weatherstrip is adequate; you may need wider strips for thicker sashes or when the space between the.
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