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Window sill gap
Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.25 PM
We have got a small gap between the window sill and the window. Can silicon sealant be used ?
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14 Answers
A parr
Rating: 5 out of 5
Are you talking about outside at the bottom of the window, this gap should be there as it’s for drainage purposes
Answered16 May 2020
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SKS Windows limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
No you can’t seal the gap as it’s a drainage channel for the window to drain any water out
Answered16 May 2020
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Build Centre MK
Rating: 5 out of 5
Depending on the size of the gap, if the gap is under 10mm you could use a general purpose silicon or frame sealant.
If the gap is any larger I would probably fill the gap first with expanding foam, and then finish it with a bead of silicon or even trim profile.
Answered16 May 2020
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Clinton Windows
Rating: 5 out of 5
No unfortunately not this gap is for the drainage of the window.
Answered16 May 2020
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BDM glazing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Yes silicone can be a used ,but a small way window trim may work better depending on size of the gap 👍
Answered16 May 2020
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M&H Builders
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
No- this is to allow the window to drain, if you seal it up- water will fill up inside the window and eventually leak out inside (providing they are internally glazed)
Answered16 May 2020
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T C Builders
Rating: 5 out of 5
Silicone sealant should not be used in the gap between window and sill as there are drain holes in the bottom of the frame and the gap should be kept clear.
Answered16 May 2020
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MJ Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
NO! This gap is to allow water to drain out of the drainage holes on the window frame and down the sill.
If you seal this you will get problems with the drainage getting full and water will end up running behind the brickwork.
Answered16 May 2020
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Anonymous user
Yes a silicone sealant must be used but I wouldn’t get it from a pound shop 👍
Answered16 May 2020
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Anonymous user
Ideally the cill should be fastened on to the frame properly leaving no gap
However if it's only a small gap silicon should be adequate to fill it
Hope this helps
Answered16 May 2020
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Ayr Property Maintenance
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Yes, use a good silicone like soudal to seal the gap,spray some soapy water on top and finish with running your finger along it,this makes the seal between window and sill
Answered16 May 2020
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CLK Home Improvements
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Yes not ideal sill should have been sealed whith silicone and screwed tight to bottom of frame before fitting any gaps should have been under sill which could have been filled whith foam and sealant
Answered16 May 2020
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CJS Construction & Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Yes it can or have it repointed
Answered16 May 2020
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