CONTEGA SOLIDO SL-D
Installation steps for window-sealing
1. Window to be mounted into a timber, masonry or timber structure
CONTEGA SOLIDO sl-D is to be pre-installed before the window is mounted.
The frame is laid out flat. The open ends of the window profile have been filled and the filling/sealing profiles have been attached.
The interior side of the frame is facing up.
1. Window to be mounted into a timber, masonry or timber structure
CONTEGA SOLIDO sl-D is to be pre-installed before the window is mounted.
The frame is laid out flat. The open ends of the window profile have been filled and the filling/sealing profiles have been attached.
The interior side of the frame is facing up.
2. Start applying tape at the top of the frame
Remove the single release film strip on the printed side, position the tape on the side of the frame and then gradually stick in place. The printed side of the tape will face the window and extends upwards.
Rub using the PRESSFIX application tool to secure the adhesive bond.
2. Start applying tape at the top of the frame
Remove the single release film strip on the printed side, position the tape on the side of the frame and then gradually stick in place. The printed side of the tape will face the window and extends upwards.
Rub using the PRESSFIX application tool to secure the adhesive bond.
3. Create corner folds
Create corner folds as shown here to make it easier to create a reliable seal to the window reveal at the corners later on.
The size of the corner folds should correspond to around 1.5 times the joint width.
3. Create corner folds
Create corner folds as shown here to make it easier to create a reliable seal to the window reveal at the corners later on.
The size of the corner folds should correspond to around 1.5 times the joint width.
4. Stick the tape all around the window frame
Stick the tape all around the side of the frame. At the end, cut off any excess length. Remove the release films from the end of the tape that is already in place in the overlap area, and stick the ends of the tape to create the overlap. Ensure that an uninterrupted airtight seal is created when installing the tape. Rub using the PRESSFIX application tool to secure the adhesive bond.
4. Stick the tape all around the window frame
Stick the tape all around the side of the frame. At the end, cut off any excess length. Remove the release films from the end of the tape that is already in place in the overlap area, and stick the ends of the tape to create the overlap. Ensure that an uninterrupted airtight seal is created when installing the tape. Rub using the PRESSFIX application tool to secure the adhesive bond.
5. Install the window and insulate the joint
Fold in the CONTEGA SOLIDO SL-D tape so that it is not in the way, and the mount the window using a suitable fastening system.
Fill in the joint with a suitable insulation material, leaving no cavities.
5. Install the window and insulate the joint
Fold in the CONTEGA SOLIDO SL-D tape so that it is not in the way, and the mount the window using a suitable fastening system.
Fill in the joint with a suitable insulation material, leaving no cavities.
6. Stick the tape to the reveal all around the frame and rub to secure
Remove the release film and gradually stick the tape to the reveal all around the window frame, allowing slack to accommodate relative motion between components. Ensure that there is uninterrupted airtightness/windtightness when applying the tape. Rub using the PRESSFIX application tool to secure the adhesive bond.
6. Stick the tape to the reveal all around the frame and rub to secure
Remove the release film and gradually stick the tape to the reveal all around the window frame, allowing slack to accommodate relative motion between components. Ensure that there is uninterrupted airtightness/windtightness when applying the tape. Rub using the PRESSFIX application tool to secure the adhesive bond.