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  • OSI WINTeQ Window Installation System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
  • Henkel. The OSI WINTeQ Window Installation System is a three-component compatible system that includes OSI TeQ::Flash, a rubberized asphalt flexible flashing tape, as well as sealant and polyurethane foam. The system is designed to decrease the chance of window failure due to using mismatched products by offering one compatible system that helps solve the problems of moisture penetration and air loss. 800-321-3578.
  • StraightFlash VF Dual-Sided Flashing TapeStraightFlash VF Dual-Sided Flashing Tape
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
  • DuPont. StraightFlash VF (Versatile Flange) is a dual-sided flashing tape that is designed to provide a durable seal around brick mould and non-flanged windows and doors. A self-sealing installation tape that performs in a wide range of temperatures and weather, the flashing helps guide water safely outside. It specifically addresses the challenge of attempting to flash windows without integral nailing fins. 800-448-9835.
  • Typar Peel & Stick Flashing and Typar Flashing FlexTypar Peel & Stick Flashing and Typar Flashing Flex
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
  • Fiberweb. The butyl-based Typar Peel & Stick Flashing and Typar Flashing Flex are the newest additions to the Typar Weather Protection System. Peel & Stick is based on Typar's weather-resistant barrier technology. It has twice the UV protection of the leading competitive flashing, according to the manufacturer, with a recommended exposure limit of 180 days. 615-847-7000.
  • Vycorners Pre-fabricated CornersVycorners Pre-fabricated Corners for Windows and Doors
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
  • Grace. Vycorners are pre-fabricated corners for windows and doors that ensure superior protection against leaks in the areas most prone to water intrusion, according to the manufacturer. Used in conjunction with Vycor flashings, the corners make flashing installation faster and easier while ensuring high quality of work and fewer callbacks, the maker adds. 800-444-6459.
  • Weathermate Sill PanWeathermate Sill Pan
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
  • Dow. The Weathermate Sill Pan is a translucent, molded polymer sill pan for flashing the base of windows. The two-piece construction can be adjusted to fit most windowsill widths, providing a continuous shield against water infiltration, even in sill corners, according to the manufacturer. The assembly includes a right-corner piece and a left-corner piece. 800-441-4369.
  • Moistop E-Z Seal Self-Adhesive Flexible Window and Door FlashingMoistop E-Z Seal Self-Adhesive Flexible Window and Door Flashing
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
  • Fortifiber. Moistop E-Z Seal self-adhesive flexible window and door flashing now offers better moisture protection, tear strength, and jobsite durability, according to the manufacturer. In addition to being more wind-resistant, the product offers better water vapor permeance, moving from less than 0.3 perms to less than 0.1 perms. Water holdout has more than tripled, moving from 48 hours to 150 hours, the firm says. 800-773-4777.
  • Protecto Windowsill Drainage SystemProtecto Windowsill Drainage System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
  • Protecto Wrap. The Protecto windowsill drainage system combines the company's peel-and-stick adhesive with positive-sloped, closed-cell foam that ensures any water or condensation found inside window openings will be directed to the outside weather plane of the structure. The company's mold-resistant wicking material is applied to the top of the waterproofing membrane to absorb and transfer moisture to the outside. 800-759-9727
  • SillGuardSillGuard Sill Pan System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
  • Marvin. SillGuard is a durable sill pan system that provides builders and installers with an effective and cost-efficient means of minimizing the potential for moisture penetration and subsequent wall damage, the firm says. It is a rigid three-piece sill pan made from polypropylene. The recycled, non-corrosive, and thermally non-conductive material allows SillGuard to resist cracking or shattering, even in cold environments, the manufacturer says. 888-537-8266.
  • WeatheResist Flashing TapeWeatheResist Flashing Tape
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
  • Owens Corning. WeatheResist flashing tape comes in four peel-and-stick rolls, is self-adhesive, and easily bonds to most building materials at colder temperatures, according to the manufacturer. The combination of a tough 4-mil cross-laminated film with 21 mils of proprietary rubber-modified asphalt provides the toughness and durability needed for an effective air and moisture joint seal product, the maker says. 800-438-7465.
  • One-Piece Sill Drain MatOne-Piece Sill Drain Mat
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/26/2007)
  • Jeld-Wen. The company offers a one-piece sill drain mat that installs under the window on the rough opening, directing any incidental water away from the wall. The drain mat is made from flexible, non-woven material with a sloped, closed-cell foam back dam to block water. The mat is backed with butyl-based adhesive for superior performance, the manufacturer says. 800-877-9482.

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