But if done incorrectly it can lend a sloppy amateurish look.
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A putty knife or scraper a new tube of caulk a caulk gun and a flat craft stick.
Sealant is a premium sealant used for window and door installation with excellent and adhesion to andersen product substrates and common building materials.
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Remove all old caulk by using the putty knife or scraper.
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This sealant has been tested to andersen standards and is proven to be exceptionally durable in even the most extreme temperatures.
A sealant should bond tightly and be able to expand and contract to accommodate joint movement without cracking or tearing away from the substrate.
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Andersen windows are available with safety glass that may reduce the likelihood of injury when broken.
Apply backer rod and a quality silicone sealant around exterior perimeter of window after siding or other finish is applied over installation flanges.
Caulking windows to give them a finished look inside and out and seal out leaks and drafts is a fairly common diy task.
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A general rule of thumb is the depth of the sealant joint should be equal to half the width d w 2 but generally not less than 1 4 or more than 1 2 a 3 16 bead will cover approximately 54.
Instead of using the craft stick to smooth out the caulk you can use a wet finger.
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