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I had new windows cut of 1/8 plexiglass, carefully cleaned out the aluminum frames and flanges, and bought the foam and gasket kit.
1. On trialling 3" of the foam and gasket to get a feel before installing, the gasket seems to go in easier than I expected. I am working indoors, so the temperatures are very comfortable, but still, should the plexi be thick enough that gasket installation takes a little work with a wooden push tool after heating in water? I did not need all that for this short test section. The new plexi windows seem to be a hair thinner than the originals. If so, then I may have to find thcker foam to push back on the inside against the gasket on the outside.
2. The instructions say to stick the foam strip to the window after putting a thin film of silicone on the flange. But
2a. I don't like silicon.
2b. The Black Arts article says to stick the foam to the window.
Does it matter?
Thanks.
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