[Rhodes22-list] Caulking Windows

[Peter Thorn]

Sheldon,

Visit the Beckson.com website and carefully read the installation
instructions for the portlights.  Without actually reading the
manufacturer's instructions, I would have assumed polysulfide caulk would be
the correct material to use.  However, they clearly warn against using
anything except a particular grade of silicone.  Go figure.

Good luck!

PT



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sheldon Green" <sheldongreen at comcast.net>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 6:08 PM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Caulking Windows


As I am about to "caulk" the windows to (hopefully) address our "leak
problem"...

What is the recommended approach?  Someone in the West Marine Store
suggested that I might wish to "pull" the windows, caulk, and re-install the
windows.   I believe that the windows are plastic, and I am concerned about
possibly breaking them when removing.

Is it necessary to remove and caulk, or can I just apply a bead of caulking
around the window frame?  Also is there a recommended caulking material?
West Marine recommended that I go with the 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast
Cure 4200.

Thoughts?  And thanks in advance for your help.


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