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Looking for opinions on non-asphalt-based sealants that are UV stable.
I have seen polyurethane, butyl, acrylic and silicone.
(1) Which of these formulations do you think is best?
(2) Please suggest a brand that is readily available at Ace,
Tru-Value, Home Depot or Lowes because I will need it soon. I would
prefer not to have a black color.
Your help is very much appreciated.
Thank you.
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Looking for opinions on non-asphalt-based sealants that are UV stable.
I have seen polyurethane, butyl, acrylic and silicone.
(1) Which of these formulations do you think is best?
(2) Please suggest a brand that is readily available at Ace,
Tru-Value, Home Depot or Lowes because I will need it soon. I would
prefer not to have a black color.
Your help is very much appreciated.



*I have been using GE Silicone gutter and flashing formula available at Home
Depot in limited quantities. It remains pliable and comes in clear. It has
a limited shelf life so they don't stock more than a box or two.

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On 8/30/2010 9:03 PM, frank1492 wrote:
Looking for opinions on non-asphalt-based sealants that are UV stable.
I have seen polyurethane, butyl, acrylic and silicone.
(1) Which of these formulations do you think is best?
(2) Please suggest a brand that is readily available at Ace,
Tru-Value, Home Depot or Lowes because I will need it soon. I would
prefer not to have a black color.
Your help is very much appreciated.
Thank you.
Frank


This is the best I've ever used

http://www.sashcosealants.com/home_i...ent/lexel.aspx

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thank you I will see if I can find some...


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On 8/30/2010 9:03 PM, frank1492 wrote:
Looking for opinions on non-asphalt-based sealants that are UV stable.
I have seen polyurethane, butyl, acrylic and silicone.
(1) Which of these formulations do you think is best?
(2) Please suggest a brand that is readily available at Ace,
Tru-Value, Home Depot or Lowes because I will need it soon. I would
prefer not to have a black color.
Your help is very much appreciated.
Thank you.
Frank


This is the best I've ever used

http://www.sashcosealants.com/home_i...ent/lexel.aspx

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Thanks John. That is what I decided to use and it seems to work super-
leak almost gone. (Now what have I missed??)



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Looking for opinions on non-asphalt-based sealants that are UV stable.
I have seen polyurethane, butyl, acrylic and silicone.
(1) Which of these formulations do you think is best?
(2) Please suggest a brand that is readily available at Ace,
Tru-Value, Home Depot or Lowes because I will need it soon. I would
prefer not to have a black color.
Your help is very much appreciated.



*I have been using GE Silicone gutter and flashing formula available at Home
Depot in limited quantities. It remains pliable and comes in clear. It has
a limited shelf life so they don't stock more than a box or two.


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