Another year and your honey-do List is getting long. One thing you know you have to do is prepare your home for the upcoming hurricane season. Exterior Weatherproofing Your Home in North Palm Beach Florida is top of the list to help prevent damage to the exterior of your home. You have heard about weatherproofing your home by sealing any cracks or gaps with caulking but what type of caulking is best to use in the Florida area?
There are many types of products out on the market today so doing a bit of research now will save you time and money in the long run. Exterior weatherproofing is no simple task and after reading this article you might want to leave it to the professionals to make sure your home is completely protected from the extreme weather.
Trusting professional weatherproofing services such as K-Boys Construction weatherproofing services that are locally owned an operated is a step in the right direction.
Our highly trained professionals can answer any questions you might have about the best way to exterior weatherproof our home. Your home is an investment and you want to make sure you take proper care to ensure that it lasts for years to come.
Most people when weatherproof their homes use two types of caulking. Silicone caulking is the most well know and then elastomeric caulking which is newer on the market.
So what is the difference between the two?
Silicone Caulking
Silicone caulking is a synthetic polymer made up of silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. It has a lifespan of anywhere between 5-10 years depending on the manufacturer. It adheres to some surfaces but not all. Most often used for around tubs and sinks, silicone caulking breaks down over time and needs to be reapplied.
In extreme temperatures, silicone caulking chemical compounds will break down so using it where it is not exposed to any weather conditions. Over time you will notice that silicone caulking will change color even black mold will adhere to silicone caulking. When the color change occurs that is when the chemicals in the silicone have started to deteriorate and break down causing leaks and cracks.
Elastomeric Caulking
Is a polyurethane sealant and is more expensive than your typical silicon caulking. The elastomeric sealant can be used on a wide variety of wet or dry surfaces. It has a lifespan of 20 plus years and it is waterproof caulking that is strong and flexible and dries crystal clear.
Elastomeric Caulking can also be painted. The caulk can flex up to 200% and stands us to extreme weather conditions without breaking down. It is perfect for uses such as weatherproofing because of it’versatility when it comes to anything mother nature throws your way.
The professionals at K-Boys Construction only use elastomeric caulking to the exterior of your home because it is a far more superior product then using silicone caulking.
Why Choose K-Boys Construction?
We listen to our customers and always give fair and honest quotes. We are also locally owned and operated and our reputation for quality service is well known throughout Palm Beach County and Martin County, Florida and surrounding areas.
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