The aim of a sealant, or caulk, on the outside of a house is to seal gaps that permit air and moisture to infiltrate the construction of the house.
That appears easy sufficient, however the actuality of constructing supplies is that they’re always shifting.
Adjustments in temperature and humidity trigger them to repeatedly develop and contract which suggests the dimensions of these gaps is consistently altering.
Which means the caulk filling these gaps is commonly being stretched and squeezed, so if it dries onerous it would crack inside a season or two as a result of motion. To have any longevity in an exterior atmosphere, a sealant wants to stay versatile even after it dries.
As a result of most properties are comprised of many various kinds of supplies, the gaps that must be stuffed are sometimes between utterly totally different constructing supplies. So, a profitable exterior caulk additionally must bond, or adhere, effectively to all kinds of supplies and floor textures.
As a result of an exterior sealant could be very seen, it’s additionally essential for it to mix aesthetically with your house. Some caulk choices are very versatile however can’t be painted and solely are available a number of colours. Whereas there are many “paintable†caulk choices, lots of them dry comparatively onerous inside a number of months.Â
Resolution: Elastomeric Caulk
Elastomeric caulk is a superb resolution as a result of it has the flexibility to stretch.
Titebond has addressed all these points with their new all-purpose exterior sealant known as TiteShield.
It’s an elastomeric caulk which, because the title implies, can stretch even after it’s utterly dry. In truth, TiteShield can develop and contract as much as 50% of the joint measurement whereas protecting gaps as much as two inches in width.
TiteShield additionally bonds effectively to a wide range of constructing supplies from wooden and metallic to concrete and glass.
Plus, it’s obtainable in all kinds of colours however will also be painted with extraordinary latex paint.