Not a storm window |
Rose did a quick copy-reword-paste job on a general reference for using caulk, skillfully rewording content the English major didn't quite understand with the apparent assumption that recaulking a storm window is the same procedure as recaulking a bathtub.
It's not.
John made his most egregious booboo when he instructed his readers to,
"Spread a bead of caulk across all openings around the window. "
Ummm, John? You caulk the top and sides of a window to prevent moisture penetration. The bottom, however, you leave open to allow condensation to escape instead of pooling on top of the caulk. If you don't do that, to quote your own introduction,
"This usually results in rotting of the wood underneath, since it is not easily able to dry properly."
Uhhh, yeah. And what's interesting is that the reference you claimed to have used very clearly states, and we quote,
"Leave the bottom open to allow moisture a way out. "
Oops. We guess that's why you're the proud (or not) recipient of a Dumbass of the Day award...
DDIY - WINDOWS
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