Weatherstripping for Kolbe & Kolbe casement windows (about 20 years old)

Contractor from The Plains, Va.

May 7, 2024 3:36 pm

See drawing for size. This is a hollow oval weatherstrip. Insects make nests in the hollow part. Is there a foamed filled strip that will work?

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Lauren from SWISCO

May 9, 2024 8:11 am

Hello, thank you for posting,

Please start by reviewing the style and dimensions of the 58-055 bubble seal to see how it compares to your original. We do not carry a foam filled version of this, but we recommend sticking with the style you have. Switching to a foam filled bubble can cause the window to be more difficult to open and close due to the extra material.

Take a look and let us know what you think!

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Contractor from The Plains, Va.

May 9, 2024 4:34 pm

Lauren:

two questions:

Is 58-055 made from silicone -- my understanding is silicone weather stripping will not stick to properly cured acrylic paint (Ben Moore) whereas vinyl has a tendency, over time, to stick to the face of the weather stripping causing difficulty opening a casement window.

Is this product sold in bulk rolls, e.g. 100, 200 feet, etc.

Thanks
Tom

Lauren from SWISCO

May 10, 2024 8:09 am

Hi Tom,

The 58-055 is a UV stabilized Thermoplastic elastomer material. It is sold in 25 foot length increments. Please let me know if you have any additional questions!