Finishing timber windows

[Wassy]

Hi

I have just had the brickwork finished on our new house and there is a gap between the timber windows and the brickwork that I am intending to finish with some matching timber.

I was thinking about putting some insulation (foam strip perhaps) between the bricks and the windows before installing the strips.

Does anybody have any ideas on what would make a suitable insulation material?

Cheers,
Wassy

[West OZ Mark]

Hi Wassy,

I have used Expander Foam (comes in a spray can) before and works well. Seals it up really good and works as a insulation.
Just lightly spray it in and then come back in a bit and cut any excess off.

[Jacksin]

Its a good idea to seal the gap because I have seen bees enter the gaps in raked mortar joints and aluminium window frames to build a hive in the cavity, creating a hell of a problem.

[Gusman]

Hi

I have just had the brickwork finished on our new house and there is a gap between the timber windows and the brickwork that I am intending to finish with some matching timber.

I was thinking about putting some insulation (foam strip perhaps) between the bricks and the windows before installing the strips.

Does anybody have any ideas on what would make a suitable insulation material?

Cheers,
Wassy

What width gap mate..?
Could possibly use expansion joint foam, bit easier than expanding foam, and site cleaner...

[Wassy]

Sorry about taking so long but thank you to all who have provided some valuable advice.

I was debating between spray foam and foam strip. As the gap varies between 5 and 25mm I am going to try spray foam.

Cheers
Wassy