Caulk/Sealant Products July 3, 2019 Sonia
The caulk/sealant aisle at the home center seems to expand on a weekly basis. There is a lot to choose from. For interior jobs, an acrylic caulk is the easiest type to apply, shape and clean up. Acrylic caulk doesn’t hold up to moisture exposure, however, so it shouldn’t be used outdoors. Acrylic caulk also lacks elasticity and hardens over […]
Caulk/Sealant Products July 2, 2019 chad
Titebond WeatherMaster Ultimate MP – where the MP stands for Multi-Purpose. This is a high-performance sealant – use in any weather, any place, wet or dry, hot or cold. Unbeatable adhesion to metal: aluminum, sheet metal, flashing, and coated metal including Kynar™ and Hylar™ coated metals; and outstanding adhesion to PVC, concrete, wood, masonry, vinyl, glass, plastic, steel, asphalt roofing […]
Caulk/Sealant Products August 7, 2018 Sonia
By Tom Matthews A leaky house is a lot like having a leaky wallet. You pay good money to heat the home in the winter and to cool it during summer, so when the conditioned air escapes through leaks in the building envelope, that’s money down the drain. Here are a few tips to help keep the weather outside and […]
Caulk/Sealant Products, Tool Reviews April 12, 2017 Sonia
By Tom Matthews Caulk products serve a number of functions around the home, but it all boils down to filling gaps. Whether you’re filling joints between two materials for aesthetic reasons or you’re filling gaps in your home to prevent air or water infiltration, the application of the product is usually done in […]
