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 Window Gasket


What is a window gasket?

A window gasket is also known as  a window seal. The window gasket is a rubber strip that can be fitted in to hold in glass or be a draught excluder. You will normally find a window gaskets around windows and doors.





Advantages of a window gasket

A window gasket has a few advantages if they are fitted in correctly and are air tight around the window or door. The first advantage of a window gasket is to keep the noise from wind entering your home through any gaps or from living in a busy area with lots of traffic or people walking around. The second advantage of a window gasket is being a protector of your surfaces and furniture by preventing  leaks from rain entering your home. The third advantage of having a window gasket is it can be a money saver, it can help you lower your energy bills especially in the winter by stopping warm air escaping your home keeping it nice and warm and preventing draught coming into your home.

How to fit a window gasket

Fitting a window gasket is an easy process and no need for any heavy tools. There is only 3 steps to put in a window gasket.
 
The first step - Determine which type of gasket you will be replacing.
The second step- Simply remove part of the existing  frame match it to the type of window gasket you are looking for (please ensure your measurements are correct).
Final step- Once you have the correct type and size of window gasket seal, simply push the seal tight between the glass and the frame until it forms a tight seal around the window or door.

Windowparts bonus feature

Windowparts are happy to provide a free sample pack of window
gasket. 

The free sample pack will include 3x flipper gasket in small, medium and large. The flipper gasket is better for draught exclusion.  3x wedge gaskets included in small, medium and large. The wedge gasket is better for holding in glass. Each piece of gasket will measure 100mm in length 






To view full range of gasket and gasket tools please click here 

To receive any further advice please come to our store or contact Windowparts ltd

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