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Replacing windows during the winter??? Girlygirl 11-09-2007
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on November 9, 2007, 10:48 pm

...
> So, it's now mid-November and I finally
> got it all figured out and signed a contract. I live in New Jersey.
> The job will start within approximately 8 weeks. (It's a fairly big
> job cuz it's an old house and there will be different windows/options,
> even the front door). Anyway, 8 weeks would mean this will be done
> sometime around early January - middle of winter. Now I think maybe
> that's a stupid thing. I've never owned a house before so I don't know
> what I'm doing. Is it stupid to have this done in the winter?

Nope, just wear a sweater.



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Posted by on November 10, 2007, 12:35 am
The caulking could be a problem. The caulk should be allowed to dry
instead of freeze. It may not adhere as good as it would in the
summer.

Posted by NeedleNose on November 10, 2007, 8:11 am
On Nov 10, 12:35 am, t...@mucks.net wrote:
> The caulking could be a problem. The caulk should be allowed to dry
> instead of freeze. It may not adhere as good as it would in the
> summer.

I am in the same boat. The caulk is a BIG issue. It stands between
you and leakage for 30 years; you do not want it compromised. I am
insisting that they only do the install when the air is 50 or
above.

Alternatively, ask to see the caulk tube and read the temperature
range in which it is to be installed.

DPA


Posted by Noozer on November 10, 2007, 8:24 am

> On Nov 10, 12:35 am, t...@mucks.net wrote:
>> The caulking could be a problem. The caulk should be allowed to dry
>> instead of freeze. It may not adhere as good as it would in the
>> summer.
>
> I am in the same boat. The caulk is a BIG issue. It stands between
> you and leakage for 30 years; you do not want it compromised. I am
> insisting that they only do the install when the air is 50 or
> above.
>
> Alternatively, ask to see the caulk tube and read the temperature
> range in which it is to be installed.

Any other materials that would work just as well and perform better in
freezing temperatures?



Posted by marson on November 10, 2007, 8:42 am
>
>
> > On Nov 10, 12:35 am, t...@mucks.net wrote:
> >> The caulking could be a problem. The caulk should be allowed to dry
> >> instead of freeze. It may not adhere as good as it would in the
> >> summer.
>
> > I am in the same boat. The caulk is a BIG issue. It stands between
> > you and leakage for 30 years; you do not want it compromised. I am
> > insisting that they only do the install when the air is 50 or
> > above.
>
> > Alternatively, ask to see the caulk tube and read the temperature
> > range in which it is to be installed.
>
> Any other materials that would work just as well and perform better in
> freezing temperatures?

Caulk is not a big issue. Most oil based caulks (one part urethane
and polyurethane) are oil based and can be applied in any weather.
Check out OSI quad for example. Says right on the installation
instructions "will not freeze". Latex caulks cannot be applied in
freezing weather, but they shouldn't be using latex caulks anyway.


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