

Once that happened it was an ever expanding problem and ultimately it failed The foam strip again isn’t going to survive a south facing front but on a north side its fine, the only issue is choice of wood or plastic, the wood used on this house looks a bit like ramin, I think the problem here was a lack of paint to protect the edge and the wood expanded and bowed, this created gaps for the grime to get in which subsequently stuck to the adhesive surface. Having said that the woodwork was poorly maintained and this was a major factor in the putty failing, its recommended to have at least 3 coats of paint/stain to contain it which it now has, also recommended a 2 year paint cycle to keep it tip top. Internally the butyl putty looks like porridge its really is dire.

Tags: acrylic adhesive on both sides black double coated window glazing tape glazing tape solvent-based acrylic t.r.u.Butyl putty shouldn’t be fitted to a south/south east facing elevation, it just isn’t up to the job, on the north face of the house its fine. 12mm for every 1/2 inch of nominal value tape width (Rolls are give or take 5% wider or narrower than the nominal size). Suitable for exterior and interior use, it combines superior performance, durability, security and ease of use, with a neat and instantly over-paintable finish. Rvhouse Putty Butyl Tape White 3/4 x 30 Ft 2 Pack None Hardening Premium Butyl Caulk Tape for RV Window Glazing Roofing Leak Opening Pipe Plumbing Fixture EPDM Roof Patching (PBT1909W2) 4. It is used for installing double glazed units, laminated glass and single glass.

Tremco butyl tape sealants are considered compatible and acceptable for glazing acrylic and.

Adhesive system is formulated to bond with glass, wood, and aluminum substrates with quick stick, high peel adhesion and very good shear strength. Double-sided PE foam tape which is designed specifically for window glazing. DC-PEF-P Window Glazing Tape is a High Performance closed cell cross-linked polyethylene foam coated on both sides with a high performance solvent-based acrylic adhesive.
