Hello,
When installing windows is it common practice to put fresh insulation around the new windows during installation? If so, does it make a big difference whether its fiberglass insulation or the low expansion foam? Which is better insulation to use? Most of the videos showed low expansion foam, while some use fiberglass. I'm thinking foam is better. Any opinion on pro or cons of each one? Thanks.
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Re: Window insulation
Most pros that have adopted pro guns and reducer tips for them prefer foam over fiberglass. Applied correctly, it's superior to fiberglass in every aspect. When the jamb depth is filled with foam on a window or door one can remove the fasteners and the door/window is locked in place as a continuous shim (no one would remove the fasteners, just making a point). It's an extra water/air barrier too, fiberglass not so much.
You can spend over a $100 bucks on a Hilti type gun or as little as $15 on Amazon.
You can spend over a $100 bucks on a Hilti type gun or as little as $15 on Amazon.
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Re: Window insulation
Foam is the best.
Caution: do not completely fill the void, even low pressure foam can destort windows and doors.
As Mike alluded a pro gun is the best way to handle.
wayne theWindowNerd
Caution: do not completely fill the void, even low pressure foam can destort windows and doors.
As Mike alluded a pro gun is the best way to handle.
wayne theWindowNerd
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Re: Window insulation
+1. Low pressure, window and door specific, foam.
You can spritz the opening with a bit of water before hand and that will help it cure.
You can spritz the opening with a bit of water before hand and that will help it cure.
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Re: Window insulation
Another vote for foam. Even most of the old-timers that were holding out are using it these days. Works great and its easy to use if you know what you are doing.
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