Suitable for bottom installation

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product thumbnail of 58-05358-053 : Bubble Seal, Bronze or White, 5/16"
This push in bubble seal has a bulb diameter of 5/16" and a 7/32" base height. Material is Santoprene. Sold in 25 foot increments.
A home owner from Omaha, NE says:
date: 08-21-09
My Windsor wood casement windows have a groove around all 4 sides, but only the top and sides have this type of weather stripping installed. (some dont have any weather striping at all). When I get a strong wind with rain, these windows tend to leak (large amount of water on the inside). I assume because the bottom is open (about 1/8 to 1/4 inch), the water enters there. My question: Is this type of weather stripping recommended for the bottom of the casement window ? (to block the forced wind/rain from entering). I think the bottom is left open so moisture can escape, but it also allows forced wind/rain to enter.
Paul from SWISCO.com responded:
date: 08-25-09
Casement windows should have weatherstripping on all four sides for a tight seal to keep out the cold and heat.
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