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Window Seal
Polyurethane foam exerts zero pressure on jambs
For sealing windows and doors, caulk is not the answer. Caulk may be used under the nailing flange on the sides and across the head as a secondary water stop, but sealing along the bottom flange can trap moisture that leaks through the window unit. The job of air-sealing around windows and doors should be left to foam sealant instead. Sometimes called "nonexpanding foam," the name is a misnomer: Foam sealant formulated for windows and doors still expands to fill the cavity and cut off pathways for air leakage. The trick is to formulate the foam so the expansion drops off before the foam fully cures. Touch 'n Seal No-Warp Foam Window & Door Insulating Sealant is a bright white, one-component polyurethane foam that reportedly drops to zero pressure after a few minutes, so there is no risk of distorting the jambs, even on lightweight vinyl or aluminum windows. For more information, contact Convenience Products, 800-325-6180; www.touch-n-seal.com
Job-Site Heat
Versatile propane heaters make winter working tolerable
Florida and the Gulf Coast can relax now that hurricane season is over, but coastal contractors from Maine to New Jersey are bracing for bitter weather. The new line of Desa propane heaters won't exactly substitute for a Florida vacation, but they might make it a bit easier to keep working through the winter. The Pro-Tough line of propane forced-air heaters operate 25% quieter than t...
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