Quad vs. 100% Silicone

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Texwindow
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Quad vs. 100% Silicone

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Why is Quad so much better than 100% Silicone? Thanks :?:
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Re: Quad vs. 100% Silicone

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Not sure that it really is, however, from an installers standpoint: Color availability, tool-ability, paint-ability, and familiarity.
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Re: Quad vs. 100% Silicone

#3 Post by HomeSealed »

...doesn't turn yellow, collect dirt, lays a nicer bead 8)
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Re: Quad vs. 100% Silicone

#4 Post by Texwindow »

How is its ability to adhear to the vinyl compared to silicone?
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Re: Quad vs. 100% Silicone

#5 Post by canuck »

i have switched to quad . used to be 50/50,now all OSI on the exterior.
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Re: Quad vs. 100% Silicone

#6 Post by toddinmn »

Silicone is nice when it is really cold outside.Never had a problem with silicone yellowing.
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