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Wed, Oct 3, 12 at 18:49
| We have spaces around all the windows. Marvin requires it and I think it looks awful. The builder said caulking is what they put into this space. Do you all agree, or should we have some sort of wood trim applied?
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- Posted by Renovator8 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 3, 12 at 19:14
| Silicone sealant is usually used to seal the joint to avoid water and wind infiltration. The tough decision is the color. I think I would try to match the brick in order to avoid a noticeably irregular outside edge. |
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| a backer rod and caulk is typical in that situation. We will usually either match the mortar or the brick, your call. In this situation I would probably match the mortar since the color is close to the frame color and it would look like a continuation of the frame. Your call though. If caulked nice, it will look just fine and you will never notice it. |
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- Posted by energy_rater_la (My Page) on Wed, Oct 3, 12 at 20:23
| ditto. gaps over 1/4" need backer rod to fill in, caulk over backer rod. you need something to expand & contract a filler piece of wood is just covering best of luck. |
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- Posted by threeapples (My Page) on Wed, Oct 3, 12 at 20:56
| the window frame is white, but you are suggesting white might look bad, Renovator? Do they make caulking the color of this brick? thanks! |
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| we tpyically spec Sonneborn NP-1 caulk for exterior applications. they have a bunch of color options that can be had. You should be able to get one very close to the brick color. |
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