Replacing the rubber seal, often a bulb seal, on the bottom of a window sash typically requires removing the sash itself to gain proper access. The initial crucial step involves carefully removing the window sash from the frame.
Accessing the Window Seal
To replace the rubber seal located on the bottom of the window, you generally need to remove the window sash. This process allows you to lay the sash flat and work on the seal effectively.
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- Step 1: Tilt the Sash
Begin by tilting the window sash inwards or to a position where it can be maneuvered. - Step 2: Position the Sash
Adjust the sash so that it is lying flat. - Step 3: Lift and Remove
Once the sash is flat, lift up on one side. This action should allow the sash to release from the window frame and come out. - Step 4: Access the Seal
With the sash removed, you can now take it to a suitable workspace and access the rubber seal (like a bulb seal) located on its bottom edge for replacement.
Removing the sash is the necessary first step to gain access to the rubber seal on the bottom. Once the sash is out, the old seal can typically be pulled out or carefully cut away, and the new seal pushed or installed into the designated groove on the bottom of the sash.
