CONTEGA FIDEN EXO
Installation steps: 1. Before the window is installed
1. Masonry structures
CONTEGA FIDEN EXO is to be applied to the frame before the window is mounted. The frame is laid out flat with the exterior side facing up.
1. Masonry structures
CONTEGA FIDEN EXO is to be applied to the frame before the window is mounted. The frame is laid out flat with the exterior side facing up.
2. Remove the protective film
Cut the outer protective film with a utility knife and remove this film.
2. Remove the protective film
Cut the outer protective film with a utility knife and remove this film.
3. Cut the roll open
Open the roll by cutting into it with a utility knife or scissors.
3. Cut the roll open
Open the roll by cutting into it with a utility knife or scissors.
4. Cut off the start of the tape
Roll off a length of CONTEGA FIDEN EXO and cut off the overcompressed start of the tape (approx. 2 cm; 3/4").
4. Cut off the start of the tape
Roll off a length of CONTEGA FIDEN EXO and cut off the overcompressed start of the tape (approx. 2 cm; 3/4").
5. Stick the tape to the frame
Remove the release film, align the tape straight on the frame and gradually stick it in place. The tape must not be visible after installation (allow a recess of approx. 1-2 mm; 1/16").
5. Stick the tape to the frame
Remove the release film, align the tape straight on the frame and gradually stick it in place. The tape must not be visible after installation (allow a recess of approx. 1-2 mm; 1/16").
6. Allow for slack in the tape
Allow for a small amount of slack in the tape when sticking it in place, particularly near joints – do not stretch the tape!
6. Allow for slack in the tape
Allow for a small amount of slack in the tape when sticking it in place, particularly near joints – do not stretch the tape!
7. Use butt-joints at corners
Stick the tape all around the window frame. Use a separate length of CONTEGA FIDEN EXO on each side, and use butt-joints at the corners. Allow for a small amount of slack near the corners.
7. Use butt-joints at corners
Stick the tape all around the window frame. Use a separate length of CONTEGA FIDEN EXO on each side, and use butt-joints at the corners. Allow for a small amount of slack near the corners.
8. Install the window
Install the window properly using a suitable fastening system.
8. Install the window
Install the window properly using a suitable fastening system.
9. You’re finished!
You now have a finished windproof and rainproof joint!
9. You’re finished!
You now have a finished windproof and rainproof joint!