How to seal/improve aluminium windows

[Patrik95]

Hi, 

We have very basic standard aluminium windows. These windows have a very simple design with gaps and holes that let dust, heat, noise and insects in.

As these types of windows can be commonly found in Thailand, I wonder if there are sealing kits or any DIY solutions that would improve them in any way?

What's the function of the 2 hole on the side? Can these be closed off so no insects can go inside?

 

Thank you very much,

Patrik

 

[roo860]

2 minutes ago, Patrik95 said:

Hi, 

We have very basic standard aluminium windows. These windows have a very simple design with gaps and holes that let dust, heat, noise and insects in.

As these types of windows can be commonly found in Thailand, I wonder if there are sealing kits or any DIY solutions that would improve them in any way?

What's the function of the 2 hole on the side? Can these be closed off so no insects can go inside?

 

Thank you very much,

Patrik

 

Shouldn't they have plastic caps inserted?

[treetops]

4 hours ago, Patrik95 said:

What's the function of the 2 hole on the side?

 

To allow access to the height adjustment of the rollers.

[Patrik95]

On 3/8/2025 at 10:14 AM, roo860 said:

Shouldn't they have plastic caps inserted?

 

Yes, I have been wondering the same. I don't know if the installer forgot to add them or if that's just option. However, I've ordered some online.

 

On 3/8/2025 at 2:43 PM, treetops said:

 

To allow access to the height adjustment of the rollers.

 

Thank you for the explanation. So then nothing speaks against covering them.

[Dante99]

On 3/9/2025 at 5:46 PM, Patrik95 said:

So then nothing speaks against covering them.

If you cover them then all the insects and reptiles living inside can not get out for their recreation program.  

 

But you should adjust the wheels on the screen, the photo shows that at least one is off the track.