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rkstone
06-03-04, 11:34 PM
I just replaced vinyl replacement windows and doors thru out my house. I installed them with a caulking adhesive, than I used a 25 year painters caulk on the outside (stucco) to seal any and all openings.
I did a water test the other day and found that some of them are leaking. Any suggestions out there how to best to seal them?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. my direct email is: rkstone@yahoo.com.
thks
Richard
I did a water test the other day and found that some of them are leaking. Any suggestions out there how to best to seal them?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. my direct email is: rkstone@yahoo.com.
thks
Richard
rkstone
06-03-04, 11:36 PM
I just replaced vinyl replacement windows and doors thru out my house. I installed them with a caulking adhesive, than I used a 25 year painters caulk on the outside (stucco) to seal any and all openings.
I did a water test the other day and found that some of them are leaking. Any suggestions out there how to best to seal them?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. my direct email is: rkstone@yahoo.com.
thks
Richard[/QUOTE]
I did a water test the other day and found that some of them are leaking. Any suggestions out there how to best to seal them?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. my direct email is: rkstone@yahoo.com.
thks
Richard[/QUOTE]
lefty
06-04-04, 07:48 PM
rkstone,
First, welcome to DoItYourself.com and the Window and Door forum.
Hate to tell you this, but you used the WRONG STUFF to seal them with. Check with several local glass shops around Studio City and see if any of them can get you Dow Corning Contractor's Sealant. If you can't find that, then use Vulkem 116.
It will be a pain, but you'll need to pull every window (one at a time), clean off the stuff you used, and reseal the window with the right stuff. The alternative is to let the windows leak for 4 or 5 years and then you'll be looking at $40K to repair the water damage!!
First, welcome to DoItYourself.com and the Window and Door forum.
Hate to tell you this, but you used the WRONG STUFF to seal them with. Check with several local glass shops around Studio City and see if any of them can get you Dow Corning Contractor's Sealant. If you can't find that, then use Vulkem 116.
It will be a pain, but you'll need to pull every window (one at a time), clean off the stuff you used, and reseal the window with the right stuff. The alternative is to let the windows leak for 4 or 5 years and then you'll be looking at $40K to repair the water damage!!
rkstone
06-04-04, 08:31 PM
Lefty,you
Hate to tell you this, but you used the WRONG STUFF to seal them with. Check with several local glass shops around Studio City and see if any of them can get you Dow Corning Contractor's Sealant. If you can't find that, then use Vulkem 116.
It will be a pain, but you'll need to pull every window (one at a time), clean off the stuff you used, and reseal the window with the right stuff. The alternative is to let the windows leak for 4 or 5 years and then you'll be looking at $40K to repair the water damage!!
What I used to seal the frame to the stucco was "G E 10 Clear Silicone Window and Door Caulk" and secured the windows. According to GE, this stuff is used for :Permanently flexible 100% silicone sealant adheres to wood, metals, concrete, masonry, stone, brick, glass, aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, and most plastics. Lifetime satisfaction guarantee. Won't crack, chip, peel, or dry out. Gives a weatherproof and waterproof seal around windows, door, air conditioners, ductwork. Non-corrosive with metals. Not recommended for aquariums.
Than, I went back and used painters caulk around the vinyl frame as an extra precaution.
Is this still incorrect?
Thank you
Hate to tell you this, but you used the WRONG STUFF to seal them with. Check with several local glass shops around Studio City and see if any of them can get you Dow Corning Contractor's Sealant. If you can't find that, then use Vulkem 116.
It will be a pain, but you'll need to pull every window (one at a time), clean off the stuff you used, and reseal the window with the right stuff. The alternative is to let the windows leak for 4 or 5 years and then you'll be looking at $40K to repair the water damage!!
What I used to seal the frame to the stucco was "G E 10 Clear Silicone Window and Door Caulk" and secured the windows. According to GE, this stuff is used for :Permanently flexible 100% silicone sealant adheres to wood, metals, concrete, masonry, stone, brick, glass, aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, and most plastics. Lifetime satisfaction guarantee. Won't crack, chip, peel, or dry out. Gives a weatherproof and waterproof seal around windows, door, air conditioners, ductwork. Non-corrosive with metals. Not recommended for aquariums.
Than, I went back and used painters caulk around the vinyl frame as an extra precaution.
Is this still incorrect?
Thank you
lefty
06-06-04, 11:51 PM
rkstone,
I've installed about 4,000 or 5,000 windows since the last time that I used silicon and/or painter's caulk. Well, OK -- painter's caulk -- I DO use that sometimes -- INSIDE!!!!
I've installed about 4,000 or 5,000 windows since the last time that I used silicon and/or painter's caulk. Well, OK -- painter's caulk -- I DO use that sometimes -- INSIDE!!!!
rkstone
06-07-04, 01:31 AM
Any comment about GE's Silicone Sealants and Adhesive, this is what I used. I understand that you're the expert and that's why I'm asking your advise so please don't get me wrong.
Also, isn't painter's caulk a water proof sealant?
Thank you
Also, isn't painter's caulk a water proof sealant?
Thank you