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how to handle gaps bigger than 0.25' and less than 0.5'

12 years ago

what are you going to do with the gaps around the window frame if they are bigger than 0.25" and smaller than 0.5"? use good stuff or just silicone sealant or ...? I am replacing my basement windows with vinyl windows. the basement is poured concrete.

Comments (5)

skydawggy
12 years ago
Foam would be my choice.
mmarse1
12 years ago
That's a large enough gap for foam. Great stuff or hilti .
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brickeyee
12 years ago
Make sure you use the lower expanding foam for windows.
The high expansion foam can exert enough force to bend a widow casing and interfere with the window's operation
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Windows on Washington Ltd
12 years ago
+1

Low expansion foam, sealant, or sealant and backer rod combo.
millworkman
12 years ago
If the gaps are approaching 1/2" I would definitely use backer rod in addition to minimal expanding foam.

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