How to seal leaking timber windows set within a timber frame?

[David4321]

 

 

 Heavy rain comes in the top of our timber windows.  Have tried numerous rubber sealants.  Any ideas or suggestions?

Many thanks Bunnings

Regards

David

[David4321]

Hi JacobZ and Bunnings Team 

Good progress thanks to ideas.

1) We found one cause of the leaks was a leak in the aluminium window-wall seal. See photograph 1.  This was allowing rain to enter the window area rather than being channeled down the protective awning.

2) Each window was closed by the use of one 'stay' only.  These windows need to be closed tight/locked by the use of two stays each side. Refer photo showing the double stay setup. Open windows use one stay each side - closed windows tighten through the use of the second stay.

 

 

 3) Syneco 'Door & Window Weather Seal then used for additional protection around the frame.

Regards

David4321

 

 

[Noyade · Accepted solution]

Glad it got sorted @David4321 👍

[David4321]

Thanks Noyade.  Appreciated your advice and comments.

Cheers

David4321

[David4321]

Thanks to everyone who has passed on advice on how to waterproof Timber windows in a brick home.

No more leaks even with all the recent rain! (Quality advice naturally.)

Regards

David4321

[MitchellMc]

That's sensational to hear @David4321.

Many thanks for the update.

Mitchell