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| RonandZena |
Posted - 13 Apr 2013 : 18:00:10
i tried fitting a window today i have 3 to do. what a nightmare, i deffo got the right rubber seal and window size,as i sent what i had originaly away to the seal direct place and window place. the rubber took at least 1 hour just to put round the window onto the fibreglass which is double skinned to measure, then once i put sealant into the rubber grove, we put round the window, but the rubber didnt go straight, the corners were you put the glass were stickimng outwards and we couldnt even put the glass into the small gap its meant to go in. I am doing something wrong but dont know what. I watched a youtube video of how to fit them and he made it seem dead simple. there was two of us trying to do this and we couldnt!!!! i think I need someone to show me or help me do this. we live in carnforth 5 miles from lancaster.. or if anyone knows a trades man that does this please let me know, any help appreciated
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| Nodder |
Posted - 14 Apr 2013 : 15:03:39
I have not fitted windows before but have fitted tyres and always use soapy water to help them on and they slip on a treat. So if I were you I would make up a weak solution of soapy water (fairy liquid and water) and put it in a trigger action bottle and squirt it on the rubber but I am sure the right tool will also help.
Good luck |
| stevewildcat1 |
Posted - 14 Apr 2013 : 14:44:59
Try "River Glass", they are in Morecombe. they did mine on my 23. was reasonably priced as well. If you can't find their number, get in touch with bridge house marina in Garstang, they use them too.
Steve
ex Norman 23 owner |
| Lester Mayo |
Posted - 14 Apr 2013 : 13:30:18
They get easier after doing a few. First have you got the rubber fitting tool as you cant do it without.
Place the rubber in the opening allowing a 1" overlap as this will allow for expansion when the window is in.
Use some WD40 to help ease the window into the rubber.
I start in the bottom corner with the window pushed forward while hooking the window rubber with the tool. Follow the rubber all around with the tool keeping preasure on the window as you go.
Make sure you fit the trim or the window will fall out.
Don't take life too serious, it's not permanent |
| Peter Walker |
Posted - 13 Apr 2013 : 21:36:51
I refitted 2 windows recently and I adjusted the boat a bit to take the windows! Because Normans are not built to close engineering tolerances !!! there were places where the thickness of inner and outer skins plus a moderate gap came to as much as 16mm, in most places it was 8-10mm. I therefore bought the 10mm channel seal but I consolidated the gap all around with thickened epoxy (that may not have been strictly necessary) then I ground away the inner skin at the thick parts until it was no more than 11-12mm max thickness.
Further tips: warm the rubber first - I put it in front of the fan heater for an hour
I also ended up enlarging the window aperture because I was fitting glass (cut to size and not to a pattern), look closely at what is happening at the corners of your windows - you may need to trim either your acrylic (if you are using that) or the apertures.
Norman 22 on the river Avon, Warwickshire |
| RonandZena |
Posted - 13 Apr 2013 : 18:46:35
thanks but they just refurb they do not come out and fit them. I have the rubber and the windows all the right measurements, its fitting them i have a problem with. thanks |
| Wayfoot |
Posted - 13 Apr 2013 : 18:26:26
Try eagle windows in Burnley however it does cost |
