It is that time of year again, it is time to exterior weatherproof your home in Wellington, Florida. Reports predict that this year is going to have a lot of high winds and rain storms. You want to make sure that the exterior of your home is protected from any type of moisture getting through. Using the right materials to seal and protect your home is essential. If water or moisture penetrates your home’s structure, black mold and dry rot can start to form. Weatherproofing your home now can save a lot of problems and hassles in the future as well as money.
When waterproofing your home there are a few things to consider, what type of caulking should be used on the exterior of your home.
There are two types of caulking that professional services use for weatherproofing the exterior of a home, silicone caulking and elastomeric caulking.
So what is the difference between the two and what is the best one to use for the exterior of your home?
Silicone Caulking
Silicone caulking has been around for a long time. It is a silicone based material and you will often see it used around tubs and kitchen sinks. Silicone caulking has a lifespan of around 5 years depending on the type of silicone you purchase. Silicone caulking comes in a variety of colors but the main one is white. It is somewhat water resistant but does not hold up when exposed to extreme temperatures. The compounds in the silicone will break down over time causing discoloration. Once the silicone caulking breaks down is when a new application has to be applied. Silicone caulking will adhere to some surfaces but not all building material that is why silicone caulking is only best used on porcelain or metal surfaces.
Elastomeric Caulking
Elastomeric caulking is relativity new to the market and is a polyurethane based product. It is waterproof and flexible ( up to 200% ) and holds up to extreme hot or cold weather. It dries clean and will hold it’s forming. It also can be painted and adheres to many types of surfaces such as rock, metal, wood, fiberglass and siding materials making it perfect for exterior weatherproofing. Top professionals in the industry such as K-Boys Construction will only use elastomeric caulking simply because it is superior caulking compared to silicone caulking. It is more expensive than silicone caulking but has a lifespan of 20 plus years making is more cost effective in the long run.
In conclusion after weatherproofing the exterior of your home, we would suggest that you always choose elastomeric caulking.
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