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Old 05-18-2009, 09:21 PM   #1
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Stone Sill Under Window

I am putting stone sills under some windows
window maker recomends a 3/8 gap
I am not that confident caulk by itself will hold up
should i stuff some of that round foam in first
or any other recomendations would be great
thanks

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Old 05-18-2009, 09:24 PM   #2
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I am putting stone sills under some windows
window maker recomends a 3/8 gap
I am not that confident caulk by itself will hold up
should i stuff some of that round foam in first
or any other recomendations would be great
thanks
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Old 05-18-2009, 09:25 PM   #3
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How about some flashing?
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