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In researching the topic window replacements on past posts, I found some negative comments regarding the use of foam tape which is prescribed in the maintenance manual and recommended by the manufacturer of the replacement windows. Examples include a correspondence by Dick Russ where he states that he hasn’t seen a window replacement with foam tape that didn’t leak. There was also mention that the tape is good at first but will eventually dry rot.
On the other hand, my understanding is that the tape is there to stabilize the window and reduce the effect of vibration and minimize cracking over time. I consider this an important point because my current windows were not installed with tape with the previous owner, and they seem to craze and crack a bit much for only 7 year old windows that have been hangared 99% of the time.
So, there seem to be points for and against using foam tape. Can using foam tape be installed in such a way that they do not provoke leaks? If we go without tape, is there a way to attenuate the effects of vibration so that these windows last a long time?
On the other hand, my understanding is that the tape is there to stabilize the window and reduce the effect of vibration and minimize cracking over time. I consider this an important point because my current windows were not installed with tape with the previous owner, and they seem to craze and crack a bit much for only 7 year old windows that have been hangared 99% of the time.
So, there seem to be points for and against using foam tape. Can using foam tape be installed in such a way that they do not provoke leaks? If we go without tape, is there a way to attenuate the effects of vibration so that these windows last a long time?
