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From rush job to respect: how I changed my tune on caulking
I once saw caulking as a time-waster, but now I realize it's the key to preventing costly water damage and ensuring customer satisfaction!
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the_john6mo ago
Caulking gets way too much credit. A lot of leaks come from design flaws, not missing sealant. Ellis.jesse had leaky windows, but was it really the caulking? Proper flashing and drainage matter more. Spend time on the structure, not just slapping on goop.
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the_richard6mo ago
Hold on, did the_john just claim caulking is overrated? That's wild because in my experience, skipping caulk is a guaranteed callback. But he's got a point about design flaws, I've seen windows installed without proper flashing and no amount of sealant fixes that. Still, telling people to ignore caulking feels dangerous, like advising against seatbelts because cars should be crash-proof. You need both, right? Structure first, then sealant, but never zero sealant.
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