Caulk/Sealant Products

Sorting Out Caulks and Sealants

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 […]

7 Tips To Weather-Seal Your House

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 […]

Pro Tips for Caulk/Sealant Success

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 […]