spray foam aroun vinly repl. windows? - Fine Homebuilding
2008年7月21日 · The installer is against spray foam and called the manufacturer who was very negative. The manufacturer’s arguments are as follows: 1. “quality” fiberglass stuffed in the …
A Wide Spray Foam Sealant for Large Gaps - Fine Homebuilding
2024年9月25日 · This spray-foam sealant from Great Stuff offers mess-free, 6-in. coverage. By Mark Petersen Issue 328 - Dec/Jan 2024 Admit it—you’ve tried to use spray foam in a can to …
No expanding foam around windows - why? - Fine Homebuilding
2007年10月9日 · "this has to be some sort of tale to excuse an improperly squared and installed window. spray foam just doesn't have enough density to force a properly secured jamb."That …
Weatherproof Window Installation, Episode 3: Insulation and Air …
Insulation and Air-Sealing: Canned spray foam is probably the most common way of sealing between the window unit and the framing, but it’s worthwhile to go farther than foam alone, …
How to Air-Seal Doors with a Spray-Foam Gun - Fine Homebuilding
With a pro gun you also use the entire can; you don’t have the waste that is typically stuck in the end of a disposlable, straw-type spray-foam can. It’s important to use the right type of foam. …
Airtight Window Installations - Fine Homebuilding
Keep caulk, spray foam, or gaskets near the interior side of the gap you are sealing. If the gap is 1⁄4 in. wide or less, it can be filled with caulk, with or without backer rod. Larger gaps should …
Recommended foam spray around windows? - Fine Homebuilding
2006年12月6日 · Simply use a pruning saw or coarse bladed japanese pull saw and cut a slit in the foam near the window to releave the pressure. Once the pressure is releaved apply a …
Offgassing of spray foams - Fine Homebuilding
2015年5月23日 · I used Great Stuff insulating foam sealant around all the windows of our latest project, a super-insulated off-grid home. Messy business but a good tight sealant. I used the …
Best Insulation for Windows? - Fine Homebuilding
2009年9月17日 · Spray, don’t stuff: Fiberglass insulation does not provide an air seal. On the other hand, low-expansion spray foam does. On the other hand, low-expansion spray foam …
Demoing Spray Foam - Fine Homebuilding
2021年6月4日 · As much fun as wholesale destruction is, a lot of projects involve just a couple of stud bays in order to add a window or a door. In that case, I excavate the spray foam …