Failures: Rules of (gasket) engagement

Wedge gasket profile (prior to installation) with integral locking barb intended to engage into recessed raceway within the joint.Photos courtesy Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE). Preformed gaskets are commonly used to secure glazing and reduce water penetration—and in some instances air flow—through joints in exterior wall assemblies due to their relative consistency, ease of installation, […]