I have 30 metal clad wood windows that have just been in with 4 screws and fiberglass stuffed around them. I have heard warnings about using even the non-expanding foam for around windows? Is this nonsense or is there some concern here?
My wall buildup is 2x6-3/4 cdx-felt-1"XPS-Tyvek-vertical shiplap. Currently the wall is just plywood. The windows have to come out either way as part of the process so all options are open.
On the flashing, are the newer products like Protecto Wrap good enough that I don't need to worry about tin over the windows? The house also has big overhangs so there isn't going to be a large volume of water running down the outside of the wall anyway. Or, is it one of those things that you do it anyway because it is a lot easier to do now than after you finish and regret not doing it?
My wall buildup is 2x6-3/4 cdx-felt-1"XPS-Tyvek-vertical shiplap. Currently the wall is just plywood. The windows have to come out either way as part of the process so all options are open.
On the flashing, are the newer products like Protecto Wrap good enough that I don't need to worry about tin over the windows? The house also has big overhangs so there isn't going to be a large volume of water running down the outside of the wall anyway. Or, is it one of those things that you do it anyway because it is a lot easier to do now than after you finish and regret not doing it?