Alu window seals - again

[davidbfox]

I'm refitting 30 year old aluminium framed windows, as have many recent posters. I've got sealant for between the auminium frame and the cabin side from Eagle Boat Windows.

My problem is the seal between the aluminium and the perspex. The professionals I'm told use a two part rubber baked in an oven. Is there something in a tube that I can use DIY?

Or is the neoprene type seal from seals direct or similar the only way to go?

Thanks in advance for advice.

 

[dan9487]

I've just recently re-fitted my window frames (in this case wooden) and the best looking tube sealant I came across was CT1:

http://www.marinescene.co.uk/product/4921/c.t.1-white-underwater-sealant

I didn't end up using it as I'm trying to save every penny on a tight budget but I think it may well be your best bet.

Best of luck
Dan

 

[maxi77]

Speak to these people

http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/

Very helpfull and fast service. You need to know the width of the channel the perspex fits in and the thickness of the perspex.

 

[Andrew_Palmer]

I forget exactly what I used but it was definately in a tube and recommended by a professional window refitting firm. It was a compount a bit like puttey which did not set hard.

 

[vyv_cox]

Sikaflex 295 UV is intended for the fitting and sealing of perspex and other plastic windows. Sikaflex 296 is intended for the same with glass. See Sikaflex marine products Don't be tempted to use any old stuff as many will react with the perspex.

My glass windows in aluminium frames are bedded in 296, although I have read a post by an owner who did the same with a rubber seal from Seals Direct. The sealant method is not easy, so I would be tempted to try the rubber method if the dimensions of your arrangement are suitable.

 

[LittleSister]

Hadlow Marine are boat window specialists, and have a lot of helpful, practical advice on their website - www.hadlowmarine.co.uk - and sell a wide range of seals and sealants. They also will refurbish/reseal your windows for you if you want.

I've no connection with them, and have not yet used them but intend to do so.

 

[davidbfox]

Thanks everyone.