Patent ID: 8590261
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: E04B,E06B

Abstract:
1. A method for sealing of replacement windows comprising the steps of: providing a sealing tape including a first layer of flexible foam which recovers after compression and a second layer of stiff material; inserting the sealing tape into a channel-shaped recess in a masonry member, the recess being bounded by a bottom and two side walls and comprising an open access section, the first layer of the sealing tape oriented toward the bottom of the recess and at least partially compressed when in the inserted state; temporarily limiting an expansion of the first layer of the sealing tape by clamping the second layer directly against the side walls of the recess, by clamping the second layer indirectly against the side walls of the recess by use of an intermediate clamping aid member, or by using a plurality of retaining elements which exert a retaining function on the second layer of the sealing tape; and installing a window frame near the open access section of the recess after the step of inserting the sealing tape into the channel-shaped recess and during the temporary limitation of the expansion of the first layer of the sealing tape; whereby the first layer of the sealing tape expands until the sealing tape rests against the window frame.