We are building a cedar home and will be using cut glass(double panes
with a dark spacer) windows mounted in cedar in several areas. These
windows will not have any kind of trim, will be cut to fit our
specific openigs, will be stationary and won't open. They will be
mounted between some kind of cedar trim pieces and sealed with some
kind of silicone seal. I would like suggestions for the best way to
do this to minimize the possibility of having water leak by the seals
and into the framed opening that is attached to the structural wall.
Any suggestions for the best method or references to web sites that
might explain this will be appreciated. I am sure this is common in
cedar and log type homes. Thanks for any help.
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> We are building a cedar home and will be using cut glass(double panes
> with a dark spacer) windows mounted in cedar in several areas. These
> windows will not have any kind of trim, will be cut to fit our
> specific openigs, will be stationary and won't open. They will be
> mounted between some kind of cedar trim pieces and sealed with some
> kind of silicone seal. I would like suggestions for the best way to
> do this to minimize the possibility of having water leak by the seals
> and into the framed opening that is attached to the structural wall.
>
> Any suggestions for the best method or references to web sites that
> might explain this will be appreciated. I am sure this is common in
> cedar and log type homes. Thanks for any help.
Consider getting the sealant used for sealing windshield when they're
replaced.
I also suggest putting a little desiccant between the panes to dry the
air trapped between the glass.
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Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
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