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!

6 comments

6 Comments

the_john3h 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.

markm2716m ago

Tell me about it... learned that lesson the hard way too.

ellis.jesse3h ago

Took me a few leaky windows to learn that lesson too.

rileysullivan3h ago

The constant drip drip is the real teacher.

rubyreed2h ago

Yeah, learning from leaky windows is so true. I always reached for the caulk first, but @the_john's point about design flaws really shifted my perspective. Now I check the structure before even touching the sealant, lol.

mia_park2h ago

Interesting point from @rubyreed about checking structure first. What specific signs do you look for that scream 'design flaw' versus just needing caulk?