>I'm contemplating using Mighton plastic parting bead to
> >partially draughtproof some sash windows, and stop them
> >rattling. Has anyone used this? The problem I have is
> >that the bead is supplied in lengths of 2.4m and 3m,
> >neither of which work well with these windows - there
> >will be maybe 40% wastage, unless I can join lengths.
> >So: can lengths be joined, and how? Any other helpful
> >information will be very welcome.
>
> Can't really see the benefit of plastic,
Have a look at Mighton's site. It's not a plain plastic strip with a rounded nose like timber parting bead, it's more like a broadarrow in section: . /|\ |
This ^ bit goes in the groove, the "wings" press against the inner and outer sashes.
and the sashes will "catch" on a joint I would think.
I should think so, unless the joint is bevelled somehow.
IIRC nobody does a springy plastic bead that would take
> up the slack.
It's
formatting link
I think.
The staff bead stops the inner sash moving but it's difficult
> to tighten up the outer one without either making the sash
> itself, or the protruding part of the parting bead, thicker.
> Or fixing a strip of something to the outer edge of the box.
> You could try angling the bead slightly. A right fiddle
> however you tackle it.
And a bodge, too, by the sound. Maybe better to cut some more wedges!
J.B.