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by UThomeowner
Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Install Gone Wrong - Non-paintable Silicone
Replies: 13
Views: 2413

Re: Install Gone Wrong - Non-paintable Silicone

Thought I’d post an update for you helpful folks. Wish it were a happier one. The window installers came and scraped out as much silicone as they could and applied a beige, paintable sealant on top. We were concerned about applying the sealant in the summer heat, even though “the guy” said it would ...
by UThomeowner
Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:45 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Install Gone Wrong - Non-paintable Silicone
Replies: 13
Views: 2413

Re: Install Gone Wrong - Non-paintable Silicone

Thanks for the feedback. I don’t think additional trim can be added because the weep holes are too low to accommodate it (don’t know why my photo rotated). I guess I’ll see if they’ll guarantee their caulk on top of silicone fix…I’m open to any other creative solutions!
by UThomeowner
Wed Aug 31, 2022 1:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Install Gone Wrong - Non-paintable Silicone
Replies: 13
Views: 2413

Install Gone Wrong - Non-paintable Silicone

2EA2E108-392F-4916-A8C7-8D267D3D7B62.jpeg I'm facing a dilemma on how to proceed with our window installation company. We hired a retrofit window installer with great reviews to replace nearly all the windows on our 1960s home in UT with Milgard vinyl windows. Installation occurred a month ago and ...