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Post by River on Jun 16, 2012 17:29:08 GMT
We have a problem with our bay window but only when its very windy,all i can say its like the noise you make when you wrap tracing paper around a comb,there are no draughts around the window,any ideas????
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Post by Batdragon (AKA Batty) on Jun 16, 2012 17:32:06 GMT
What type of windows do you have in your bay? and please dont say Bay windows lol, are they sash, double glased, single glased, sealed units, openable etc. It sounds like the wind is either getting in and going into the wall cavity (if your not getting draughts on the inside, or that something is loose on the outside.
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Post by VE Jason on Jun 16, 2012 17:32:16 GMT
Loose lead flashings
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Felt torn near gutter - vibration causing the said sound.
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You're drunk and hearing things
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Post by River on Jun 16, 2012 17:39:14 GMT
What type of windows do you have in your bay? and please dont say Bay windows lol, are they sash, double glased, single glased, sealed units, openable etc. It sounds like the wind is either getting in and going into the wall cavity (if your not getting draughts on the inside, or that something is loose on the outside. Double glazed,with small top opening,nothing loose outside around or near the window Jason No guttering near window and i`m not drunk......Yet its not a big problem but its a bit like Nicky and Bel......Annoying lol
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2012 17:41:31 GMT
#icon_rofl# #icon_rofl#
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2012 17:42:54 GMT
Has the silicone sealant around the window started to come away , I ask because I have just resealed all mine for this reason , now all is quiet
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Post by Batdragon (AKA Batty) on Jun 16, 2012 17:44:04 GMT
also have a look under the ledge, there might be a gap there that you have not seen
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Post by River on Jun 16, 2012 18:01:17 GMT
The silicon looks fine and i have inspected that,the corners of the window i have replaced the mortar as this was tatty but that was a fews ago,under the ledge is sound nothing i can see that could affect this,oh well its just one of them things
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2012 18:04:29 GMT
Another thought is the seals actually in the opening double glazed units , over time they get squashed and don't seal , we had one , but I couldn't be arsed replacing it I just ripped it out , no more whistling noises but a bit of a draught ............ I can live with some fresh air
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Post by Batdragon (AKA Batty) on Jun 16, 2012 18:04:35 GMT
This may sound strange but are your soffits and facias all ok? it might be that you are just hearing the noise from the window but it is being generated elsewhere
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Post by ragjoy on Jun 16, 2012 18:51:56 GMT
when it is windy and the noise is there go outside with a piece of ply 600x300 ish or even a folded dust sheet and hold it at various spots around the window until the noise stops or changes, you might find the problem area that way. might be best to do it when the local psychiatric hospital is closed though raggy.............
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Post by River on Jun 16, 2012 19:02:14 GMT
Lol.......Cheers Raggy
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Post by nicky on Jun 16, 2012 19:06:13 GMT
I have it on good authority that it could be the rubber seal, try rubbing vaseline on it.
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Post by River on Jun 16, 2012 19:08:46 GMT
I have it on good authority that it could be the rubber seal, try rubbing vaseline on it. tut tut tut.....filth
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Post by nicky on Jun 16, 2012 19:10:19 GMT
What type of windows do you have in your bay? and please dont say Bay windows lol, are they sash, double glased, single glased, sealed units, openable etc. It sounds like the wind is either getting in and going into the wall cavity (if your not getting draughts on the inside, or that something is loose on the outside. Double glazed,with small top opening,nothing loose outside around or near the window Jason No guttering near window and i`m not drunk......Yet its not a big problem but its a bit like Nicky and Bel......Annoying lol Funny....................................not >
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