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If it’s a deep gap I’d be inclined to squirt expanding foam in there all the way down, cut the excess, then finish with acrylic.
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Acrylic sealants shrink, as the water they contain evaporates, by 10-15%.
That's why a gap filled with an acrylic sealant typically ends up concave.
I cannot imagine that the joint will be subject to much if any movement,
and the expansion/contraction of the materials is likely to be very low.If we support Soudal, in return for their sponsorship of cycling,
i would suggest their Plasterboard Adhesive Foam, (low expansion as referenced above),
squirted as far 'in' as you can.
Once it has dried/cured/stopped expanding,
cut of the excess and cut into the foam by a good 5-8mm,
to allow a proper bead of Soudal Fix-All High Tack Polymer Adhesive & Sealant.
This should cure without the concave surface,
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Use a specific low expansion foam for around window and door frames.
Wear latex gloves and be careful applying it, the stuff does not come off.
Before you use it pick out any loose plaster.
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After the windowframes were replaced in our apartment it became far colder, on close inspection it seems that the windowsill moved a a bit and the sealant doesn't quite fill the gap anymore. Peels right off and proper gale blows through the gap. Can I just fill it back up again with acrylic sealant and paint over it?
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