Steve Baczek talks with Peter Yost about a multi-year effort to rethink window installation using gaskets instead of traditional tapes and sealants. Inspired by automotive window systems, the goal is to create installations that are more consistent, weather-resistant, easier to install, and potentially easier to replace or retrofit. They walk through several generations of testing, focusing on the challenges of managing water at the window sill while maintaining airtightness and durability. The discussion also explores design for disassembly, field testing, and the importance of collaboration between architects, builders, window manufacturers, and engineers as the concept develops

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