Patent ID: 6725610
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
A seal construction for a nail-on window or door frame, the frame for installation in a window or door opening in a wall, the opening being formed by a horizontal sill, a horizontal head and vertical jambs connecting the sill to the head, the wall at the sill, head and jambs having front and rear faces, the seal construction comprising:an integral unitary corner pliable sheet material seal member exhibiting a breathable perm value that repels liquid water applied to a surface thereof and which permits water vapor to permeate therethrough in response to a pressure differential thereacross to preclude substantial condensation collection in the interior of said opening while providing a water barrier to liquid water applied thereto; the seal member comprising a first portion for overlying a selected portion of one of the head and sill, a second jamb portion normal to the first portion and sealingly connected to the first portion for overlying a portion of the jamb at said selected one of the head and sill and a third front face portion sealingly connected to and normal to the first and second portions for overlying the front face of the wall adjacent to the selected one of the head and sill portions and adjacent to the jamb portion.