Would never have taped in this situation without mjukfog, that's the right way!
Matti_75 said:
Because it is cheaper and simpler. Additionally, if you tape outside the board, it won't be sealed, and the soft joint connects to the plastic inside the board.
Yes, I know that's how it's supposed to be done, but in TS's case, he doesn't even know if there's any plastic. If he is going to seal, he must seal at least 15 mm thick to get inside the potential plastic. Tape works perfectly well in this case and many others, and it is an approved solution even in new construction. Additionally, it's easier to make the tape airtight compared to sealing.
If there is no plastic, my advice is to save on taping!
I know, but I replied to Matti because he described it differently!F fribygg said:
The "correct" way is to use backing rod and flexible sealant, which works well. Alternatively, there is plasticized drev you can clarify from the inside, which should work well. If you have already done the drev and it is possible to tape the gap so it holds properly, then it works sufficiently well.
What did it look like from the beginning? When I replaced my 70s speakers, there was no vapor barrier or plastic at all, and my tape was significantly better than what was there initially.
If you change so that you insulate significantly more than before, you have to consider the vapor barrier, but that doesn't happen if you just replace a window.
What did it look like from the beginning? When I replaced my 70s speakers, there was no vapor barrier or plastic at all, and my tape was significantly better than what was there initially.
If you change so that you insulate significantly more than before, you have to consider the vapor barrier, but that doesn't happen if you just replace a window.
Oh, there was a big debate about the tape. I'll try to explain simply again: the plasterboard wall and window are flush with a 15 mm gap between them that is filled with insulation. Yes, there is plastic in the walls, but it doesn’t seal against the windows.
Someone advised me that I should tape the 15mm space between the plasterboard wall and the window frame with vapor-tight tape before I install the trim inside the house. I don't think I can explain it better than that, along with an additional picture.
Someone advised me that I should tape the 15mm space between the plasterboard wall and the window frame with vapor-tight tape before I install the trim inside the house. I don't think I can explain it better than that, along with an additional picture.
