AboutBill Rodgers Expertise I have years of experience dealing with water infiltration issues associated with windows and doors. I have been a certified EIFS installer and am familiar with all types of stucco and masonry veneers.
I can help you select the best windows and doors for any residence or multifamily building.
Experience I've been a building contractor since 1977. Prior to that time I was the building official for Frederick County Virginia. I'm currently licensed in six states including: Oregon, Arizona, California, Hawaii, New Jersey and Florida. My primary business is solving and correcting water infiltration problems in residential structures.
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, 1972. I am an accredited instructor for the Installation Masters Institute. I regularly teach window and door installers how to be Certified Master Installers of windows and doors. The Installation Masters Institute is currently licensed to and administered by Architectural Testing Inc. for the American Architectural Manufacturer's Association.
Question Hi Bill,
When replacing thermo-glass in a wood frame can I use 100% silicone instead of window glaze?
Thank you,
Randy
Answer Hi Randy,
I suggest that you use any neutral cure silicone. Examples would be GE Silicone II or Dow Corning 1199 or Premier Product's Extra Bond 450.
The only complication is that Silicones are not paintable. You'll have to be very careful to keep the silicone off of adjacent surfaces that have to be painted.
