{"id":516233,"date":"2023-09-21T13:15:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T17:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finehomebuilding.com\/?p=516233"},"modified":"2023-09-21T13:21:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T17:21:04","slug":"insulating-foam-for-high-performance-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finehomebuilding.com\/2023\/09\/21\/insulating-foam-for-high-performance-windows","title":{"rendered":"Insulating Foam for High-Performance Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Using low-pressure foam to air-seal around windows and doors is a great way to improve a home&#8217;s performance. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Using proper safety gear, shake the can for at least 30 seconds and firmly attach the applicator straw.<\/li>\n<li>With the can inverted, start in one corner with the straw inserted about halfway into the gap and gently pull the trigger to dispense foam. Work your way around the window. 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On the interior, a second pass can fill the void for more insulation.<\/li>\n<li>Once cured, trim back any excess foam with a utility knife.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We&#8217;re using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Loctite-Loctite-TITE-FOAM-Windows-and-Doors-Spray-Foam-Bright-White-12-fl-oz-Can-Insulating-Spray-Foam-Sealant-2260115\/302135916\"><strong>Loctite Tite Foam Window &amp; Door<\/strong><\/a> because it remains flexible when cured and its low-pressure formula won&#8217;t overexpand and bow or flex the window frame.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RELATED STORIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finehomebuilding.com\/?post_type=sponsoredpost&amp;p=516111&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Air-Sealing Windows with Insulating Foam<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finehomebuilding.com\/project-guides\/windows-doors\/a-beginners-guide-to-high-performance-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>A Beginner&#8217;s Guide to High-Performance Windows<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finehomebuilding.com\/project-guides\/windows-doors\/a-buyers-guide-to-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>A Buyer&#8217;s Guide to Windows<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using low-pressure foam to air-seal around windows and doors is a great way to improve a home&#8217;s performance. 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