Rain, matter!! Is the water leaking at the window...
🌧️🪟 raining!! Who has a water leak on the windowsill?? Do not be complacent. If left for a long time, it can have negative consequences, such as unattractive spotted walls, swollen paint, mold, as well as spc / laminated wood flooring, collapse because of moisture, and termite problems may occur. The solution should be clear to solve the cause first.
1) Problems from tendon-beam antennas: It may be caused by no tendon-beam antennas supporting it or by not having enough to carry the weight of a window that is too large or the span is very wide, causing cracks in the corner of the window, so water permeates in.
2) Problems from installation and preparation of work pages: Non-standard window installation causes water leakage problems. For example, wall edges around the transom (handle) for window installation are not staged. Window transom size does not fit into the compartment, causing large grooves or holes to exceed the standard. Grout materials do not prevent water as well as they should, so water can penetrate.
3) Grout problem: The grout here refers to the joint finisher of the wall and the window transom. Aluminium transom, vinyl transom, wood transom, and iron transom all need a sealant to close the line together. The sealant material must be selected to be suitable, flexible, to prevent water leaking in the sealings, as well as rubber seals between the glass and the transom that may deteriorate life, can also cause water to enter.
If we have found the cause of the problem, it should be fixed on the spot. If it is a structural problem or a non-standard window installation, it is recommended to consult a specialist or contractor to fix it. But if it is a big thing, it takes a long time or cannot find a skilled contractor, it may be relieved by installing a purchased awning roof by yourself or by an installer.
For solving the problem of degrading sealant on the windowsills, consider whether it is fixing the interior or exterior of the building. What are the transom materials, such as aluminum, wood, vinyl, iron, to choose the appropriate sealant materials? There are 4 types:
1) Acrylic sealant, also known as Dap, is a hydrocarbon group material with little flexibility. It can be scrubbed and painted over, but it is not resistant to UV radiation, so it should not be used outside the building.
2) Silicone Sealant (Silicone) The material is a polymer with a semi-liquid gel texture, high elasticity and UV resistance, so it can be used outside the building. It cannot be painted over, but it is available in three colors: clear paint for glass, white for sanitary work, and black for dark surfaces.
3) Polyurethane Sealant (Poly Urethane), also known as PU, is more flexible than silicone, quick-drying, non-shrinking, UV-resistant, so it can be used inside and outside the building, painted over it.
4) Modified Silicone, or Hybrid, is the development of acrylic and silicone sealants to be the most flexible and highly adherent, anti-UV radiation, overpainted, works for almost any material.
The problem of water leaking at the windows should be accelerated because it is not only unattractive, but will result in unhealthy moisture and mold. Anyone who has a timely interesting solution can share it. Anyone who wants to see different types of sealants or awning installations can enter this coordinate. 👇
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