PVC windows and doors air coming through

kingspoofer

I have PVC windows and the doors only 4-5 years old and there a lot of air coming through them I know how to adjust the windows to make them seal better and adjust frames to square up etc .the doors and windows are correct at the points where they can be adjusted but in the middle of them there air coming in as there not sealed as tight . The original manufacture has gone bust .it like as if the frames are out of shape is there a way to seal up the windows or add a bit to the frame/hinges to square it up so the windows/doors seal better ? Don't want to use foam as it look bad on new windows . The doors and windows frames are straight in middle but at bottom and top there gaps . Buying new doors and windows are not an option. It's kind of unfair that the manufacturer gone now so no come back . The issue I have is with a few windows and two of my main sunroom doors . Any advice be welcome .

colm_mcm

kingspoofer wrote: »

I have PVC windows and the doors only 4-5 years old and there a lot of air coming through them I know how to adjust the windows to make them seal better and adjust frames to square up etc .the doors and windows are correct at the points where they can be adjusted but in the middle of them there air coming in as there not sealed as tight . The original manufacture has gone bust .it like as if the frames are out of shape is there a way to seal up the windows or add a bit to the frame/hinges to square it up so the windows/doors seal better ? Don't want to use foam as it look bad on new windows . The doors and windows frames are straight in middle but at bottom and top there gaps . Buying new doors and windows are not an option. It's kind of unfair that the manufacturer gone now so no come back . The issue I have is with a few windows and two of my main sunroom doors . Any advice be welcome .

What manufacturer is it?

kingspoofer

colm_mcm wrote: »

What manufacturer is it?

He was a man out on his own not a big company .

colm_mcm

kingspoofer wrote: »

He was a man out on his own not a big company .

You just need to find another fitter that uses the same manufacturer. Most of these are factory built unlike years ago when lads would knock them up themselves. There should be writing printed on the inside of the door/window jams or the outside edge of the door/window sashes.

Over tightening the locks could create problems too.

What condition are the window hinges in?

kingspoofer

kingspoofer wrote: »

He was a man out on his own not a big company .

The builder bought the windows through a company in dungarvan called Deise glazing ltd .Builder my relation so dont want to getting onto him about it . If there overtighed would that damage the frames ? It's the gap between the window and the frame that air is coming in . There no manufacturer stamp on them there just brown oak PVC windows . If the frames are slightly out is there a way if fixing them ? Dont have to money to replace the windows and doors and it's annoying that windows only a few years old are causing trouble the two doors never where right . The hinges are in good shape as i said not that old . Can the seal on the windows be replaced with a bigger seal or gasket to make up for the gap in the windows/doors ?

colm_mcm

yeah you can buy different rubber but reallly you should get a glazer to have a look first.



with the Windows that are ok at the top and bottom but not at the sides, are these top or side hung?

kingspoofer

colm_mcm wrote: »

yeah you can buy different rubber but reallly you should get a glazer to have a look first.



with the Windows that are ok at the top and bottom but not at the sides, are these top or side hung?

These are side hung . Ya I'll try get a glazer to look at it .what the name of the rubbers seals that are used . I see foam gaskets can be used but it look crap .

colm_mcm

are the windows particularly tall?

kingspoofer

colm_mcm wrote: »

are the windows particularly tall?

The windows are about 5 feet high 2.5 feet wide and doors about 7-8 feet high and 3 feet wide .

Joe Hill

Same problem with wind coming through middle of French doors

Less than 2 years old

colm_mcm

kingspoofer wrote: »

The windows are about 5 feet high 2.5 feet wide and doors about 7-8 feet high and 3 feet wide .

Sorry, I mean the openings on the windows

kingspoofer

colm_mcm wrote: »

Sorry, I mean the openings on the windows

Not sure what ya mean by this question. can these be repaired would you think or replacement job ?

massy086

If you are in Dublin send me a pm I should be able to help.i am a glazier 22 years and I do a lot of this repair work

kingspoofer

massy086 wrote: »

If you are in Dublin send me a pm I should be able to help.i am a glazier 22 years and I do a lot of this repair work

Hi . I am in cork ..thanks anyway . Is this a big job to sort out can the rubbers be replaced /straightened. ? or do windows/doors need replacing in your experience. There only 4/5years old ..thanks

kingspoofer

Can you buy PVC frames for windows/door without buying the full doors/windows .