Our Approach To CaulkingWE WILL DO WONDERS FOR THE LOOK OF YOUR EXTERIOR.
Caulking was originally invented to seal wooden boats; without it, water would come through the spaces in between the ship’s wooden planks, not optimal for a seafaring vessel. Today, caulking isn’t used in shipbuilding; our ships are made of metal, and electric arc-welding does the trick. In our homes, caulking remains incredibly important to seal all kinds of things, and it’s proper application is essential to having a well-insulated home.
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There are many places in the home that caulk might be applied. When you have leaky gutters, you can use caulk to seal the leaks. Water-resistance also makes caulk the sealant of choice for around bathtubs, sinks and other water-bearing fixtures. You have to be careful about what kind of caulk you use, though; improper caulking can lead to unexpected and potentially disastrous leaks. |
Air can also be sealed in or out using caulk, making it an excellent insulant. You might find caulking around windows in order to make them airtight. As in the days of wooden ships, you can use caulking to insulate between wooden floorboards to reduce draft, though you’ll have to choose the right caulk, lest you end up with discoloration in your flooring. Caulk can also be used to fill gaps in almost any material; there’s a different caulk for almost every kind of project. |
Caulking is extremely versatile; it can fill or seal almost anything. That said, there are a lot of mistakes that you can make if you don’t understand caulking, and these mistakes can be time-consuming and costly. Using the improper caulk for the material you’re caulking will result in improper adhesion or a short lifespan for the caulk. Applying too much caulk, or applying it improperly can also result in bad adhesion, as well as a messy look. You’ll also need to finish your caulking in a procedure called tooling, to make sure it’s properly filling the gaps you need it to while maintaining a smooth surface. |
Old caulking can be toxic. Many old caulking solutions contained polychlorinated biphenyls (PHBs), which have adverse effects on the human body. PHBs tend to be incredibly long-lasting, so caulking in an old house may very well contain PHBs. This type of caulking should be removed and replaced by professionals who will follow protocols to keep themselves and your family safe. |
Trust Madani Group with all of your caulking needs. You might be looking for a house painting, but worry about cracks and gaps in your building materials; we can fill those. You might be doing a bathroom makeover and want help ensuring your fixtures are sealed; we can take care of it. During your renovation, you might have discovered old caulking you’d rather have removed; we’ll get rid of it. We are professionals, so we know how to properly apply and tool the caulk. We hold ourselves to high standards of care, so we’ll always choose the best caulk for each project. We want your house to look beautiful, so we’ll be sure the caulk is almost unnoticeable. Choose Madani Group. We care.
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