Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. Are Window Seal Window Bucks an approved product by the State of Florida?
  2. Do you have a white paper available?
  3. Will Window Seal Window Bucks rust?
  4. Are WSWB subject to galvanic corrosion when used with aluminum windows?
  5. Are there any problems with reactions between tapcons and the WSWB?
  6. Are there any issues with the space between the WSWB and substrate?
  7. What kind of finishes can be put on WSWB?
  8. What is the warranty for the WSWB?
  9. What kind of calking should be used when installing WSWB?
  10. Is there a potential for leakage at the screw site that attaches the wire lathe to the WSWB?
  11. Does the contact between the WSWB and concrete cause a potential for corrosion?
  12. What profiles are available?
  13. Can WSWB be used with vinyl windows?
  14. Can WSWB be used with doors?
  15. How does the WSWB prevent water penetration around a window installation?
  16. What kind of steel is used in production of the ZSMB?
  17. Does the hollow space in the WSWB create an insulation issue?
  18. Can WSWB be used with retro fit and renovation?
  19. Can WSWB be used in commercial construction projects?

 

  1. Are Window Seal Window Bucks an approved product by the State of Florida? Yes, the official notice may be found here.
  2. Do you have a white paper available? Yes. It can be viewed here.
  3. Will Window Seal Window Bucks rust? Window Seal all metal window bucks are fabricated from high quality 20 gauge steel with G90 rated hot dipped galvanization. Therefore rust is not likely in any practical timeframe. According to a recent five-year study by the National Association of Home Builders Research Center where corrosion test samples were installed and monitored in the exterior walls and ventilated crawl and attic spaces of four houses located in different geographic locations (inland, marine and industrial) in North America, the life expectancy of the coating is estimated to range from 220 to over 1,100 years with an average of 650 years for all samples at all locations.
  4. Are WSWB subject to galvanic corrosion when used with aluminum windows? Not enough to be a problem. Galvanized steel is coated with zinc. Zinc and aluminum are very close on the galvanic scale so there is a very low current between the two. In addition, the relative size of the contact points spread the action over such a large area that the result is minimal.
  5. Are there any problems with reactions between tapcons and the WSWB? No. The tapcons are coated from the factory to counter this problem.
  6. Are there any issues with the space between the WSWB and substrate? No, when the bucks are installed to our specifications. The dead air space is actually a beneficial insulator.
  7. What kind of finishes can be put on WSWB? Any traditional wall finish works. Stucco, Hardie trim, wood trim, aluminum siding, vinyl siding. The bucks are not intended to be left exposed.
  8. What is the warranty for the WSWB? There is a 10 year limited warranty on material and workmanship.
  9. What kind of calking should be used when installing WSWB? A high quality silicone.
  10. Is there a potential for leakage at the screw site that attaches the wire lathe to the WSWB? No. A galvanized steel screw is recommended.
  11. Does the contact between the WSWB and concrete cause a potential for corrosion? No. Damp, freshly prepared mortar and plaster may attack zinc and zinc-alloy coatings, but corrosion ceases when the materials become dry. Since these materials absorb moisture, care should be taken to either keep them dry or isolate the steel framing from the plaster or mortar.
  12. What profiles are available? We manufacture all of the most popular standard profiles. Almost any situation can be accommodated with a custom order.
  13. Can WSWB be used with vinyl windows? Yes. Our bucks can be used with any style of window.
  14. Can WSWB be used with doors? Yes. Including sliders, French doors, and entry doors with sidelights.
  15. How does the WSWB prevent water penetration around a window installation? By creating a flashing that covers the wall cavity and opening on all sides.
  16. What kind of steel is used in production of the ZSMB? We use 20 gauge steel with a G-90 hot dipped galvanized protective finish.
  17. Does the hollow space in the WSWB create an insulation issue? The dead air space becomes an effective insulator.
  18. Can WSWB be used with retro fit and renovation? Yes. And eliminate the issues of water penetration that, in some cases, was the reason for the window replacement in the first place.
  19. Can WSWB be used in commercial construction projects? Yes. WSWB can strengthen and seal around the openings for store-front windows, utility louvers and access doors and panels.