Caulking

[expressmailtome]

I need to put in a new window in Michael's room and was wondering if anyone knew of the safest type of caulking to use? I appreciate any help that I can receive.

 

[flyzipper]

I haven't had to specify caulk recently, but I did a quick check at my favourite high performance building supplier and they have this...

CONTEGA CLASSIC - waterbased Acrylic airsealing adhesive for permanently flexible bonds, zero VOC - ProClima

Applications CONTEGA CLASSIC® is an all-around adhesive for durable and elastic connections between membranes and uneven substrates and/or difficult junctions. Bond is durable and elastic. It can be used on the interior or exterior of the building. Advantages Long term elasticity combined with...

foursevenfive.com

VOC Free. Tested and approved by Sentinel-Haus® Institute to meet their stringent standards for healthy buildings with superb indoor air quality​

 

[MommyBird]

I have used this lowVOC caulking
AFM SafeCoat, Caulking Compound, 10-Ounce - Non-Toxic, Lasting, All-Weather Caulk

 

[expressmailtome]

Thank you both.

 

[flyzipper]

FWIW 475 does some really good guides, and I found they don't use caulk.

How To Prepare For High Performance Windows

Windows might make you nervous. They're often big and heavy, yet fragile. And in a high performance building, windows are the most expensive components. But that investment in great windows has a big payoff as well. High performance windows deliver on interior comfort and building efficiency -...

foursevenfive.ca

 

[Clueless]

@JLcribber should have ideas....

 

[Sarahmoluccan]

Any updates? We need to use some caulking to fix. We figure best to do while Echo is away. Thanks

 

[Icey]

@expressmailtome , @flyzipper
can probably help.
Oops and @MommyBird