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profdant139
Explorer II
Jul 16, 2017

Which type of NON-silicone for caulking after installing window?

(EDIT -- as you will see below, silicone is wrong. But keep reading for other great suggestions!!) DW and I just finished re-installing our new front window, using butyl tape. Everything went fin...
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Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Jul 17, 2017
mike-s wrote:
I would give the tape a couple of days to squeeze out fully before caulking.

If the design allows a white caulk, you might consider Geocel Proflex (RV), which is well respected, and preferred by many over silicone. If you want a clear silicone, then I've always had good success with GE Silicon II Window and Door.


What i would do also. Don't knock the GE stuff if you have not tried it. SILICON - now I feel better.

However i highly recommend that you don't use it as you will sleep better that way. :W

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