Green Building Forum - Filling gaps around window frames Sun, 03 May 2026 16:03:57 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=216878#Comment_216878 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=216878#Comment_216878 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:03:49 +0000 Nick Parsons
While I do not think it is at all reasonable for the builder to say (or imply by not saying) 'tough', I do wonder whether suggestions that the builder should simply replace the whole unit are entirely fair *if the staining could not reasonably have been foreseen*. My hope would, I think, be for some agreement re cleaning or, in extremis, as Tony suggested, hiding the staining. I agree his failure to communicate does not auger well....]]> Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=216879#Comment_216879 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=216879#Comment_216879 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:10:24 +0000 gravelld Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=216880#Comment_216880 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=216880#Comment_216880 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 08:14:08 +0000 Nick Parsons Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=216914#Comment_216914 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=216914#Comment_216914 Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:25:23 +0000 Peter Clark Posted By: Nick ParsonsWhile I do not think it is at all reasonable for the builder to say (or imply by not saying) 'tough', I do wonder whether suggestions that the builder should simply replace the whole unit are entirely fair *if the staining could not reasonably have been foreseen*. My hope would, I think, be for some agreement re cleaning or, in extremis, as Tony suggested, hiding the staining. I agree his failure to communicate does not auger well....

My last communication with the builder was an agreement that he would come back and clean it, that is what he is not doing. However Nick I find it extraordinary that anyone should suggest the builder could argue that it could not reasonably be foreseen and therefore he gets off the hook. With respect, only a builder could suggest that. If you are able to look at it from the point of view of a householder I think you can see that. This is the basis of the contract that my consumer rights give and which the builder contracted into when he issued a quotation for the work and I accepted - I pay promptly and he does the thing properly.


Posted By: gravelldI don't understand how the marks got there... Just messy application? Was a gun used?

I agree it is not obvious what has happened with this bit of plastic window frame, I wonder if it was a mistake in the factory.



Posted By: ringiYou need to get 3 sets of quotes for putting it right, and then issue court proceedings


I have had this thought, but this is all new to me. Should I tell the quoting companies what I am doing? in which case why would they help me? Or should I lie when they ask?

Many thanks again for all the input from everyone.

Peter]]> Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217005#Comment_217005 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217005#Comment_217005 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:28:28 +0000 Gotanewlife Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217008#Comment_217008 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217008#Comment_217008 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:34:24 +0000 Mike George
What does makes sense is some kind of chemical reaction such as Gotenewlife suggests. I have never used the foam dissolver spray or the stuff they sell to clean the guns out - waste of money. If you leave a can on the gun and keep under pressure it will never block (at least has never blocked for me).

Anyway, one tip my window supplier gave me years ago was if all else fails try WD40 - it will clean some products off upvc.

I agree it's down to the builder,though if I were him I would be calling in the foam manufacturers rep - always the possibility that it was a rougue batch]]> Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217010#Comment_217010 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217010#Comment_217010 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 09:05:04 +0000 andyman99 Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217024#Comment_217024 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217024#Comment_217024 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 11:03:43 +0000 Peter Clark Posted By: andyman99Yes sounds quite possible. Before and after a few minutes with a cream cleaner. I have found a handful of these stains mostly on early work, as I too found it best not to use the solvent, but let it dry then cut off any excess.

Thanks andyman99,

That looks like just what I need. Can you explain more clearly what you mean by cream cleaner?

Peter]]> Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217037#Comment_217037 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217037#Comment_217037 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:37:12 +0000 andyman99 Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217047#Comment_217047 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217047#Comment_217047 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 14:44:28 +0000 Greenfish Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217116#Comment_217116 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217116#Comment_217116 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:41:26 +0000 Peter Clark Posted By: andyman99Try something like CIF or W5. Its just a slightly abrasive cleaner used in bathrooms. The small bit in the picture actually came off quite easily, but sometimes I have had to use a green scourer.

Great advice andyman99, thanks.

I used Cif cream cleaner and a bit of very fine sandpaper. That has removed almost all of it after about an hour. As far as I can see there is no damage to the surface of the window frame. I am reluctant to press harder and get all of the remainder off in case I do damage the plastic.

Overall quite empowering, but really I am a bit annoyed that I have to do this, and with salt of the earth man ignoring communications.

Many thanks to everyone who have contributed to this thread.

Peter]]> Filling gaps around window frames https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217127#Comment_217127 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=11925&Focus=217127#Comment_217127 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:40:57 +0000 SteamyTea Posted By: Peter ClarkOverall quite empowering, but really I am a bit annoyed that I have to do this, and with salt of the earth man ignoring communications.What Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn is for. The internet is great for slagging people off, almost designed for it.]]>