If a regular vinyl window is replaced, and the foam is applied from the inside around the window, should it be also sealed / caulked from the outside before the capping is done?
Should windows be sealed from the outside before the capping is done
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Best Answer
Yes.
You should silicone the flange top and sides (not the bottom), and use flashing as wide as practical for the top and sides as well.