Ways to close building windows
Sealing building windows helps keep the interior clean, prevents energy loss, and reduces noise. Using tape, rubber sealants, and spray foam is one of the most common ways to seal a building's windows.
Are you also tired of dust and noise pollution at work or in your life? Closing windows is one of the best ways to prevent such problems. In this article, we discuss some effective and popular ways to seal old, iron, and aluminum windows.
The importance of sealing building windows
If you are careful about your surroundings and have a bit of a sensitivity about the cleanliness of your living environment, the first thing that will catch your eye is the dust and dirt on the things around you. Until now, you could touch the edge of window sills, windows and cupboards and see with your fingers that some of the dirt on the surfaces was cleaned.
Dust is just one of the problems caused by window films. Loss of energy, water and excessive noise are all problems that invade the interior space from under the windows of a building, and the easiest way to deal with them is to close the windows of the building. Below we will introduce some ways to solve this problem.
First!
Sealing the windows of the building is not a difficult and complicated task and there are no special steps, but before you start, the first thing you should do is find where the cold or dust penetrates. You can use different methods to find window stitching. The easiest way to do this is with a small flame like a candle or lighter. First, turn off the building's air-conditioning, heating, and cooling system, then close the window and door and pass the flame of a small candle through the possible seams. If there is a leak in the window or door, your flame will start to flicker and vibrate.
1. Rubber strips for all windows
Many companies have started producing sealant tyres. Produced for use in a variety of windows and doors, these sealants are not only easy to install, but also easy to remove. Among other advantages of this type of sealant, we can mention the flexible material and the very low price, which made the sealing of building windows affordable for everyone. Before buying, get detailed information about the material and size of the door and window, and then consult the seller about the purchase of sealant.
2. Seal the iron doors with sealant glue
Sealants Although they are not originally made to seal windows, their performance in dealing with the entry of dust, cold and noise is very favorable. This type of glue, which some call aquarium glue, is very resistant to wind and rain. As you know, the aquarium glass is sealed with this kind of glue to prevent water leakage, and with a little care in use, you can also seal the windows of the building with the same kind of glue.
The most common place to use this type of glue is to seal iron windows. This type of glue sticks well to iron and you can cover all seams and holes in iron windows. The important thing with this type of seal is that the place for the adhesives must be clean and any dust and dirt must be removed before sealing. You can also use the back of a spoon to smooth the surface of the glue to make it look better.
3. Spray foam for aluminum windows
Spray foam, which is produced in different types and types, is one of the best ways to fill voids. Many types of doors and windows are not insulated due to the spaces around them. Older windows and even aluminum windows often have leaks for this reason, and foam spray is one method suitable for these types of windows. After the spray is injected into the seam, you can use a spatula to easily smooth and shape the surface of the spray. Before using the sprayer, ask the seller how to use it.
4. Close the double-glazed windows
As you know, double-glazed windows are fully insulated with the technology used in them, and there are no seams to catch. But these double-glazed windows may suffer from various problems over time. Our suggestion about this type of window is to contact the people who maintain double-glazed windows and try to leave this job to the professionals. Repairing main parts of double-glazed windows is a specialist job and will require special tools, but if you see a line around the window, you can fill it yourself with adhesive sealants or foam sprays depending on the conditions of that environment and prevent dust and water from penetrating and making noise.
5. Close old windows the old fashioned way
One problem with using glue and rubber sealants for older windows is the incompatibility of materials, window backs, and sealants. Using this tool to close old windows made of wood, iron, or ... in some cases will spoil the appearance of the building. In such cases, you can use felt, which is one of the very old ways to seal the windows of a building. You can get hair ribbons from Al-Kharazis. These types of tape come in an adhesive design and are easy to apply on old looking windows. Felt plays a very effective role in sealing windows and dealing with dust.
The conclusion
If, after reading this article, you are considering closing your building windows and intend to obtain the necessary tools, keep in mind that the method you use must be compatible with the conditions of the building environment. The first and most important issue is to match the window material with the type of sealant and the second issue is to maintain the beauty of the building environment. Check everything before proceeding and after sealing, re-check the performance of the sealants with a small flame.
