When fixing a leaking window, it is important that you know what you are doing.
Although we don’t discourage you from fixing your window yourself, we want you to understand the proper way of doing it is not easy.
It is important not to listen to those DIY easy life hacks.
Some of these life hacks could even cause more harm than good.
When fixing your window, make sure to fix it properly.
If you’re still not too sure how to fix leaking windows, don’t worry, we got you covered.
We at Barnett Repairs want to make sure our clients do not damage their windows further.
This is why we’re letting you in on a secret.
Read on to find out how to properly fix your leaking windows.
If you aren’t keen on getting a window repair or window replacement, make sure you fix your leaking window properly.
Here are the materials you’ll need to fix your window.
The following windows are must haves when it comes to fixing your window.
A putty product and a putty knife.
A sandpaper and a rag.
Glazing compound and an oil-based wood primer.
Caulking gun and caulking product.
Window frame paint and 16-d nails.
Detergent solution and epoxy wood fiber.
A utility knife, a pry bar, and a hammer.
How to reglaze your windows.
Reglazing is a very important deal when it comes to how to fix leaking windows.
The first thing you need to do is to gently scrape and chip away any existing window glazing with a potty knife.
Make sure not to remove the important triangle points.
Use sandpaper to sand the frame.
Wipe the frame with a rug.
Make a rope design with a glazing compound by rolling with your hands.
Put the rope along the window perimeter and push in place.
Make a flat surface with the knife from one corner to another.
Repeat the process with the other parts of the frame.
Once finished, coat with oil-based wood primer.
Let it dry.
Recaulking your windows.
This is a more complicated method regarding how to fix leaking window.
The method, however, is very effective.
First peel off loose caulking debris.
Simply wash the window and remove grease.
Use waterproof caulking.
Cut a certain caulking tube with yoru utility knife and make a hole on the tip with a 16-d nail.
Use more caulk between the window and its frame.
Ensure there are no bubbles using your fingers.
Do the same for the other sides of the window.
Repairing the leak in your window frame.
If you aren’t keen on getting a home window repair for your frames, make sure to follow the step-by-step process properly.
Pinpoint the leak’s source.
Spray the window and see where the leak trails.
Look along the wood.
Use the pry bar to remove the window trim to see the leak from the inside between the window and the frame.
This is where you should decide if caulking could really help.
Take out the rotten wood with the putty knife.
Repair with epoxy wood filler product.
Carefully replace the rotten trim and nail it back to the frame.
Use waterproof caulk on every edge.
Here’s when you shouldn’t repair your window.
If you can see that the inside of your frame is really rotten, we strongly advise you to get a window replacement.
Rotten wood can be harmful since it can also contain termites.
Termites spread and once they’ve eaten away on your rotten wood, they might feed on your other furniture.
We at Barnett Repairs do not want our clients to reach this phase.
We strongly recommend our clients to only do the repairs themselves if they have prior experience and are completely confident in doing so.
Not only will you risk damaging the window or its surroundings further, the tools you might need are pretty harmful as well.
Another reason why you should call us is the tools you might need to use often sell in large quantities.
Due to this, you might end up spending more.
We make sure our home window repair services are reasonably priced to make it fair for our clients.
Instead of buying all the materials and going through the hassle of fixing your window yourself, give us a call and we’d be happy to help.
