The 2019 Hurricane season is fast approaching Florida residents and it is time to prepare your home. Weatherproofing your home in West Palm Beach, Florida is one of the first lines of defense when it comes to protecting your home from the weather.
Any type of Water damage caused by some of these extreme storms that get into your homes building material can cause havoc dry rot & black mold issues if not taken proper care of. To protect the exterior of your home weatherproofing becomes a vital step in the maintenance of your home.
There are many simple steps to protecting the exterior of your home from the sometimes harsh Florida climate. One of the most important things you can do for the exterior of your home is to weatherproof all potential areas of your home from leakage. This is simply done by using a type of caulking, but what type of caulking should you use?
There are two types of main calking, silicone caulking and elastomeric caulking,
Silicone Caulking
Silicone Caulking is far cheaper then elastomeric caulking and has a lifespan of 5 – 10 years depending on the product that you purchase. It will adhere to some surfaces but not all. It also has a tendency to lose it’s shaping over time thus creating cracks and leaks around windows and doors. Silicone caulking needs to be reapplied every few years as the extreme heat or cold over time will break down the caulking causing it to crack and become brittle.
Elastomeric Caulking
Elastomeric Caulking has is more expensive than silicon caulking but has a lifespan of 20 plus years depending on the product you purchase. It adheres to many different types of surfaces such as plastic, wood, metal, fiberglass, and stone and bends and stretches will still holding its form. Elastomeric caulking has the ability to stretch up to 200% eliminating any shrinking or break down with extreme temperatures. It works well in both hot and cold climates.
The professionals at K-Boys Construction only use elastomeric caulking to the exterior of your home simply because we know it is the best product on the market and will protect your home from all the extreme weather that Florida can produce.
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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