Cold weather window flashing
tjones1014
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We’re scheduled to have our WRB and windows installed next week. Of course, we are now expecting a cold snap (lows around the low 20’s). We’re using Tyvek Commercial WRB and planned on using their flex wrap and straight flash tapes for flashing around our windows and any penetrations. I’ve read that Tyvek tapes need to be installed in temps above 25 degrees. Does anyone have any recs for window flashing tapes that will work well with Tyvek Commercial in cold weather?
Climate zone 3A/4A – N GA area
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I know zip tape can be installed at zero F. But if your lows are in the twenty's and the tyvek tape is 25 you'll probably be over that temp while your installing.
3m8067 can be installed down to 0F. I've installed it in freezing weather without issues, sticks to Tyvek well.
Thanks! Any recs for the window sill pan flashing to replace the Tyvek Flex Wrap?
8067 is strech tape, I've used it for pans without issues. Having a small strip behind the corners on the outside will help.