About Big Stretch
• Water-based - easy to tool and clean up
• Stretches and compresses - won't crack
• Spans gaps up to 2" wide with no slump
• Powerful adhesion - won't tear or pull away
Cure time
All water-cleanup caulks cure by water evaporation. Cure is greatly slowed down
by these weather conditions: combinations of low temperature (40 F or lower), humidity
of 50% or more, no direct sunlight, and large bead size (over 1/2"). Big Stretch
has resistance to rain washout after application sooner than most water-cleanup
caulks, yet some general precautions should be taken. Allow 1-3 day's cure before
exposure to direct rainfall. Use a plastic sheet to protect if rain is expected
sooner, making sure there is good airflow between the sheet and Big Stretch to help
curing. In severe weather conditions, as described above, longer cure time will
be needed (2 weeks or more!) before rain resistance is achieved.
Where to use Big Stretch:
Big Stretch is perfect for many interior and exterior applications, including: windows,
doors, siding, vents, soffits, eaves, and baseboards. It is also good for crown
molding and sound proofing interior walls.
Where not to use Big Stretch:
Big Stretch should not be used or specified in areas of water submersion, where
frequent or prolonged puddling occurs, or in areas of high foot or vehicle traffic
(i.e., swimming pools, tubs, showers, sidewalks, driveways, highways, and patios).
Not for use on roofs, where prolonged dampness or possible submersion may inhibit
curing.
All Homes Move
The window frame moves away from the siding or the door shifts against the brick.
They move when the temperature changes, the wind blows, or the ground swells. Sometimes
they move a little and sometimes they move a lot.
Most caulks can't take it. They dry hard and crack out. That's why you'll love Big
Stretch.
It has powerful adhesion but stays elastic and rubbery. Big Stretch will twist,
bend, stretch over gaps up to 2" wide, or compress to absorb just about any movement
a home can dish out.
Applying Big Stretch:
- Cut spout at an angle to desired opening size
- Use a caulk gun. Apply to surfaces between 40° F and 120° F. For best results,
apply to dry surfaces free of oil, frost, dirt, and loose material.
- Smooth to a perfect bead with a wet sponge, or finger.
- Allow 24 hours before exposure to water (2-3 days in cold or humid weather).
Tip: If rain is expected within 24 hours, cover unprotected areas with plastic
sheeting.
Big Stretch Colors:
Big Stretch is available in the following colors*:
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Window Manufacturers (for color matching)**
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Sierra White /
Coconut Creme
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Cadet Gray /
Cumulus Gray
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Stone White /
Arctic White
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Sandlewood /
Chestnut / Clay
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Hartford Green
/ Hunter Green
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*Colors are approximates of Big Stretch colors; not exact
representations. When exact color matching is important please request a color sample
from Sashco.
**Anderson, Jeld Wen, Lowen, Marvin, Pella, Sierra Pacific, Sun and Windsor are
trademarks of their respective companies and are not associated with Sashco, Inc.
Manufacturer colors and names may change. Please check with window manufacturer
before selecting color match.
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Try the Big Stretch 6-Pak Limited Trial Offer
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Download the Big Stretch® brochure to view and print from
your computer:
Click here to download the brochure
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