January 2007
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Products 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
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