Fiberglass windows are rich in color and have good aging resistance. Many owners will choose fiberglass windows when decorating doors and windows. When choosing windows, people will be concerned about the waterproofing effect of the windows. So, are fiberglass windows waterproof? How to make fiberglass windows waterproof? We will explain to you.
Are fiberglass windows waterproof?
Fiberglass windows have the characteristics of good sealing performance, so the waterproof effect will be better. During the installation process of FRP windows, the corners are processed using adhesive and screw jointing processes. At the same time, all gaps are sealed with rubber strips and siliconized wool strips, and with a special aluminum profile structure, the sealing performance is good. After inspection by the National Construction Engineering Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, Beijing Construction Hardware and Plumbing Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Station, and Beijing Construction Engineering Quality Inspection Center, the sealing performance reaches Level 5 under the national standard GB/T7107-2002; tightness The sexual performance reaches level 3 under the national standard GB/T7107-2002.
How to waterproof fiberglass windows
1. Waterproofing fiberglass windows mainly focuses on waterproofing the outside of the window. Generally speaking, water-resistant putty powder and brushing need to be applied to the wall. Use corresponding waterproof building coatings. Naturally, before waterproofing fiberglass windows, basic construction must be done first, so that the waterproofing effect will be better. If there are paper-cut window grilles in the room, there is generally no need to waterproof them. Since there is water leakage from the outside, it is not ideal to waterproof the inside.
2. For the waterproofing of fiberglass windows, attention should be paid to the waterproofing of the balcony itself. It should be noted that the outdoor balcony should use pisolite concrete as the basic cushion. The poured cement must be compacted, integrated and solid, and strengthened. Maintenance to avoid the formation of shrinkage and plastic gaps. After doing the basics, do the waterproofing and then install the wall tiles and add weather-resistant glue (sealant).
Fiberglass windows have the characteristics of good airtightness, and the waterproof effect is very good. When waterproofing fiberglass windows, we mainly need to pay attention to the waterproofing outside the windows and the waterproofing of the balcony.