From: Ken Hildebrand <airmojoken@xxxxxxxxx>
This tells me that they are air-tight, even with the nails. The wood combs have been sealed, so re-applying the nails by the customizer is not the same as sticking a nail back in the original hole, as it has sealant that has penetrated the hole (I would assume).
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