All About Caulking

Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009

There are many types of caulk on the market

Where to Apply Caulk?

Caulk should be applied to any space where air or insects can infiltrate the house. Here are some common places to check:

 

Outdoors

 

·               the area between windows and the structure of your home (brick, siding, etc.)

·               the area around doors

·               the area around the foundation, where it meets the structure of your home

·               the area where the chimney connects with the house

·               any openings created for electrical, cable or television wiring

·               the connections around dryer or bathroom vents

·               the area around a spigot

 

Inside

 

·                the area around window frames

·                the area around door frames

·                the place where the chimney connects with the wall

·                the joint where baseboards and crown molding meet the floor/wall

·                any connections around dryer and bathroom vents

 

 

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