While they make not seem like much, little gaps and cracks around your bathroom windows can not only let in the elements, but also reduce your heating and cooling efficiency, making it more expensive to stay cool in the summer or warm in the winter. To eliminate these small drafts, especially in the bathroom, you need to seal your windows, both on the inside and around the frame.
Instructions
Sealing the Frame
1. Choose the proper sealant. When looking to seal your windows from the elements and air leaks, silicone sealant is best, as it is flexible and will often last for many years. The downside to silicone is that it cannot be painted. If you need to paint, choose a latex sealant.
2. Remove any old sealant or trim using a putty knife, carefully scraping off the old trim.
3. Seal around the edge of the window frame on both the inside and outside of the window. When working with a caulk gun, it is best to lay down a steady bead of caulk while moving around the edge of the window.
4. Allow the caulk to dry up to 24 hours.
Sealing the Sash
5. Remove the old weather-stripping. Take the window sash out of the frame and gently pry the old weather-stripping away with a flat head screwdriver.
6. Get replacement weather-stripping. Take a sample of your old weather-stripping to a mobile home parts supplier and get a replacement weather-stripping to match.
7. Install the new weather-stripping by sliding it into the slot in the window.
8. Replace the sash and make sure that the window can open and close smoothly.
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