04/06/20

The role of the seal in the design.

The seal is an imperceptible, but very important element in PVC Windows, because it is responsible for the tightness of the structure. However, in a modern window system, each element is important and performs its function.  Without the seal, the sash will not fit snugly to the frame, the room will be a draft, the window will be poorly closed and will lose such a property as sound insulation. In order that the gasket retains its properties for him need to be appropriately taken care of.
How to distinguish a good seal from a bad one? A good seal must maintain integrity and elasticity. It is not necessary to pay attention to such properties as color, thickness and appearance, it does not play a special role.
Is it worth saving on the seal? This important detail is less than 1% of the cost of the window as a whole. And if you decide to save on the seal, be prepared that it will wear out very soon. Probably, it will be more profitable to spend once than constantly replace it.
If you need to replace the seal, it is better to call a specialist. The fact that the replacement of the seal depends on the method of its attachment. If you still decided to do it yourself, the best solution is to view videos on the Internet how to do it so as not to harm the Windows.