Window frame seal

Goldenstar38 · Nov 4, 2015

Living on the west coast and with El Nino coming, I need to replace some rubber seals on my exterior window frames. These seals cover the frame hold down screws.
I have attached a couple of pics. One showing the missing piece and the other the rubber piece itself.
I am not sure whet the technical name would be nor where to purchase.
Any help would be appreciated, Thank you.

Gabe n Em · Nov 4, 2015

I might just do a couple practice runs and then fill it in with some black 4000uv. how often do you need to get to those screws?

kchace · Nov 4, 2015

Those aren't really seals. They are more like trim pieces to hide the screws. If your windows are leaking, I think you need to look deeper.

Ken

Goldenstar38 · Nov 4, 2015

No leaks, but wanted to prevent water from (possibly) entering past the screws, especially with a lot of rain forecast and they screw into wood. I could use a sealer, but hated the thought of ever having to remove it should a window ever have to come out.
I will rethink the sealant, but if I decide otherwise, where can one obtain the "trim" ?

caltexflanc · Nov 4, 2015

These guys will probably have a solution if anyone does, you may have to contact them. Or maybe easier yet, go to a commercial glazing shop and show them.

CRL Glazing and Architectural Tapes and Gaskets

kchace · Nov 4, 2015

you can seal the screws. Something like 4200 on the screw threads will seal the threads and head but will still be removable later on.

Ken

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