Sealing Draughty Windows | EMV Slim Line Seals | How To
Instructions: (EMV for Aluminium Windows)
- There are slightly different steps between Awning, and Sliding Windows, make sure to follow the correct steps for your window application.
- To ensure that the EMV will fit, fold the EMV down the centre to make a “v” shape, and stick the folded EMV in the gap. If it does not fit the gap is too small to use EMV.
- Be sure to take your time, the paper lining is thin and can tear easily.
- No need to remove the old seals from the windows.
| You Will Need | Suitable For |
| Cleaning cloth | 2mm - 7mm Gaps |
| Measuring Tape | Aluminium Sliding Doors |
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Scissors |
Aluminium Sliding Windows |
| Butter Knife / Card or Spatula | Aluminium Awning Windows |
Steps (Sliding Windows):
1. Clean
1.1 Be sure to clean the window sill and frame of any dirt and grime, clean the corners really well.
1.2 Check that it is completely dry before moving on to the next step.
2. Measure & Cut.
2.1 Measure the length of the door, cut 2 pieces. 1 for the Bottom, and 1 for the top.
2.2 Cut the EMV with a straight cut using the scissors.
3. Fold & Apply.
3.1 (Top & Bottom) Fold the measured pieces of EMV to make the “V” shape.
3.2 Apply the EMV to the bottom / top of the door itself, starting at the open side of the door with the fold of the “V” facing out.
3.3 Carefully peel back the paper lining a little bit at a time.
3.4 Press the EMV against the door to get it to hold.
3.5 Use the butter knife to firmly press the EMV to the door making sure it adheres properly.
3.6 (Latch Side) Fold the unmeasured portion to create the “V” shape.
3.7 Apply the EMV to the top of the latch side, inside the jam. The fold of the “V” should face inside, carefully remove a small apportion of the paper lining.
3.8 Press the EMV in the window sill to get it to hold. Do not remove all of the liner at the bottom yet.
3.9 Press a crease at the bottom corner, make a straight cut on the crease with the scissors.
3.10 Remove the rest of the liner, and press into the window sill.
3.11 Use the butter knife to firmly press the EMV to make sure it adheres properly.
Steps (Sliding Windows):
1. Clean
1.1 Be sure to clean the window sill and frame of any dirt and grime, clean the corners really well.
1.2 Check that it is completely dry before moving on to the next step.
2. Measure & Cut.
2.1 Measure all sides of the window, cut 4 pieces. 1 for the bottom, 1 for the top, 2 for the sides.
2.2 Cut the EMV with a straight cut using the scissors.
3. Fold & Apply.
3.1 (Top & Bottom) Fold the measured pieces of EMV to make the “V” shape.
3.2 Apply the EMV to the window itself, starting at the top & bottom with the fold of the “V” facing in.
3.3 Peel back the paper lining a little bit at a time, press the EMV against the window to get it to hold.
3.4 Use the card or spatula to firmly press the EMV to the window making sure it adheres properly.
3.5 Repeat for each side