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Fenex

I didnt realize that Dow is launching a winter foam. When do you think this will hit the market?

What do you think of the fireblocker vs firestop issue?

FE

Fenex, I dont disagree with your first paragraph. However the air seal to the exterior of the wall *On the back side of the flange with new construction windows gives the installation a belt and suspenders approach, assuming there is a gunnable sealant used behind the flange and a flashing tape over...

HI Fenex Dow cannot provide a foam with as low as a pressure build as the Hilti CF 812. Dow does not have dispensers near the quality of the DS-1. Sometimes quality over price is the choice consumers are wiling to pay for. When it comes to accessories and product inquries, you can talk to Customer s...

So, A fillet bead is good to use as an interior asthetic seal? However, long term in the ROG (rough opening gap) the backer rod and sealant detail is weak to the interior side of the ROG. The continuity of the back side of the flange is where you want the air seal except if you are using a pan flash...

Greetings, FOAM EXPANSION Terminology in the Aerosol Foam Sealant foam world is becoming defined. Foam Expansion is classified how much the foam will post expand or collapse after dispensing. The way in which this is measured is not yet harmonized which is why each manufacturer has data that is diff...

X sleeper, Expaning foam sealant, Aerosol foam or Polyurethane foam are just a few of the names for this product. The best foams available today to use around the interior perimeters of windows are compliant with ASTM C 1620. The other key voluntary practive is AAMA 812. Hilti has recently launched ...