@@gorginfazli1 so true, what often forgotten is the space between the window and the frame and thermal bridge protection of the entire joint, including the window frame ✌️
Looks like you seal the bottom of the frame to the sill. I know there are weep slots in the frame itself, but most videos I've seen don't caulk the frame to the sill, saying that if water were to somehow get past all the flashing and caulking, it would have a place to weep out. Am I misinterpreting what you are doing or do you subscribe that the flashing and sealing are reliable and leaving the bottom uncaulked actually increases the chance of water entering and is a missed opportunity for another layer of air sealing. I am neutral, but in general like the idea of caulking all around.
@@markstipulkoski1389 yes seal bottom of frame with airtight gasket is imperative. This keeps the bottom of the frame approximately 1/4 inch above tapered sill, allowing room for sill flashing to be positioned under the frame, so if water gets under the bottom, it’s still on top of the flashing and does not affect the airtight seal. This system like every system needs triple protection.. with respect to the window install #1 - waterproof tapered sill, #2 - airtight/watertight gasket under window (over sill), #3 flashing under window and over waterproof sill
Great video! A high-performance window is only as effective as its installation!
@@gorginfazli1 so true, what often forgotten is the space between the window and the frame and thermal bridge protection of the entire joint, including the window frame ✌️
Looks like you seal the bottom of the frame to the sill. I know there are weep slots in the frame itself, but most videos I've seen don't caulk the frame to the sill, saying that if water were to somehow get past all the flashing and caulking, it would have a place to weep out. Am I misinterpreting what you are doing or do you subscribe that the flashing and sealing are reliable and leaving the bottom uncaulked actually increases the chance of water entering and is a missed opportunity for another layer of air sealing. I am neutral, but in general like the idea of caulking all around.
@@markstipulkoski1389 yes seal bottom of frame with airtight gasket is imperative. This keeps the bottom of the frame approximately 1/4 inch above tapered sill, allowing room for sill flashing to be positioned under the frame, so if water gets under the bottom, it’s still on top of the flashing and does not affect the airtight seal. This system like every system needs triple protection.. with respect to the window install #1 - waterproof tapered sill, #2 - airtight/watertight gasket under window (over sill), #3 flashing under window and over waterproof sill