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What is this called that's under my windows?

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itsanewday23 · 02/01/2024 20:26

Hi,

Can anyone help me with what the black panels under the windows are called, and does anyone know the cost range of replacing them?

Thank you,

From a tired mum who's new to renovations and overwhelmed already Smile

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AutumnFroglets · 02/01/2024 20:30

Are you talking about the black line around the unit itself? It's a window seal or rubber. You can buy it cheaply from many outlets and plenty of YouTube videos to show you how to do it.

If not can you provide a photo of it?

itsanewday23 · 02/01/2024 20:32

Ah I didn't know it was a window seal, as you can see they're quite damaged and need replacing so I wanted to get clued up and what I have to do first, thanks for your reply I'm brand new to this

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itsanewday23 · 02/01/2024 20:34

This black part

What is this called that's under my windows?
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RockaLock · 02/01/2024 20:36

I would say that's lead flashing.

itsanewday23 · 02/01/2024 20:37

@RockaLock thank you!!!!!🙏

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Namechange1345677 · 02/01/2024 20:37

Lead flashing as as cheap as a seal unfortunately!

Doggymummar · 02/01/2024 20:38

Isn't it wainscoting?

EverydayParis · 02/01/2024 20:40

You need to get a roofer in to have a look, there’s a few things like the tiles out of place and the capping coming off - these things stop your house being watertight and can affect other things. You usually don’t find out until it’s rained a lot when you’ve just moved in.

AutumnFroglets · 02/01/2024 20:41

Ah no, that's not a window seal. Not seen it under windows like that and agree with pp. That's lead flashing and not a diy job unfortunately. Builder or roofer etc. It's what you can see behind/around chimney stacks to prevent ingress of rainwater/damp.

itsanewday23 · 02/01/2024 20:43

Fab, thanks so much for the help everyone

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wakeboarder · 02/01/2024 20:45

Lead Flashing is not designed to be painted therefore the paint is peeling, hence the messy look. Do you actually have water coming in? If not I guess you need to find some specialist metal paint and have them repainted ( not that they should have needed painting originally). If it's purely cosmetic that would be your best bet as lead Flashing is £££ and pointless to replace if there is no water ingress

itsanewday23 · 02/01/2024 20:46

No water coming in, no concerns. Just wasn't sure why it looked like it was peeling but it makes sense that it was painted

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GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 02/01/2024 20:50

Is it damaged, or is it that some divot has painted it at some point and it's now flaking off?

Do you have a problem or does it just look untidy?

It maybe that they've slapped bitumin on it to seal up a leak somewhere which is now coming off.

Agree you need a roofer though. Or sometimes a proper old fashioned plumber does leadwork.

Eta: X post!

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