How to stop old timber windows rattling?

[toby8]

Hi- have old timber windows that get a real rattle up in the winds. Am wondering if there is any less tacky way of stopping the rattle than wedging in bits of cardboard. 📦 

 

[EricL]

Hello @toby8 

There quite a number of weather seal strips that can take the place of your cardboard filler. For example, the Moroday 6 x 7mm x 5m Black MWS8 Self-Adhesive Brush Seal is a brush type seal that does not occupy a lot of space and is perfect as a space filler, the Moroday Grey Self Adhesive Weather Seal is a multipurpose sealer that is a closed polymer cell that can take the shape of any gap. I suggest visiting your local store and having a look at the weather seals that are in stock and see which one suits your needs. 

My best advice is to make sure that the timber surface is clean and dust free before you stick the weather seal on its surface.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[toby8]

Will these work on old style sash windows? 

[JacobZ]

Hi @toby8,

Sash windows might be a bit tricky because they need to be free to slide vertically. The Moroday 6 x 7mm x 5m Black MWS8 Self-Adhesive Brush Seal would be a better option if it will fit.

Otherwise, you may need to adjust the location of the timber stops so there isn't any room for them to rattle. I'd give the brush seal a try and only do this as a last resort 

Let me know what you think.

Jacob