2. SYNOPSIS 1.How to Stop Your Windows from leaking Outside Air InHow to Stop Your Windows from leaking Outside Air In 2.Five Ways to Repair Your Window Seal LeakFive Ways to Repair Your Window Seal Leak 3.The Benefits of Utilising a Caulking ServiceThe Benefits of Utilising a Caulking Service 4.Three Ways to Maintain Exterior CaulkingThree Ways to Maintain Exterior Caulking 5.Window Caulking Compounds: Which One to Use?Window Caulking Compounds: Which One to Use? 6.Three Most Used Industrial Caulking CompoundsThree Most Used Industrial Caulking Compounds 7.Caulking a Window Frame: Four Mistakes to AvoidCaulking a Window Frame: Four Mistakes to Avoid

3. HOW TO STOP YOUR WINDOWS FROM LEAKING OUTSIDE AIR IN Fix the seal When the seals around the windows wither and start cracking they allow the windows to leak in air from the outside. There could be several different reasons why this may have happened, other than aging: the windows might have suffered through a storm and may have had cracks in it that did not get repaired. In order to repair this, on a windy day look for where the crack is or where the window seal has been damaged. Make note of it, and then call the repair person to get it fixed. Caulk When you feel that your window might be leaking in a lot more air than needed, run your finger along the window frame and feel for spaces through which the hot or cold air might be leaking in. Mark the areas responsible for the leaks and then caulk these spaces with a caulking gun.

4. HOW TO STOP YOUR WINDOWS FROM LEAKING OUTSIDE AIR IN Weatherstripping If you have a situation in which the entire window frame is responsible for leaking in the air, then use the weather stripping method instead of caulking. This will create a tight seal on the outside of the window and prevent leaking. This is something that you can easily do yourself since a lot of hardware stores tend to sell tools for this job. If you find yourself inapt to be able to do this job then it is best that you call a repair person. Shades and curtains Sometimes even tightly sealed windows may not help and you might have to use other methods. Try to use a double or triple pleated shade to keep out the unwanted air. You will have to make sure that the shades that you buy fit the length of the window exactly and fall all the way to the sill in order to provide the right amount of blockage. In case you don’t have shades you can also use thick curtains to draw across the window. This will not only help the hot or cold air from entering the rooms, it will also prevent the burning light from the sun from getting infused in the house.

5. FIVE WAYS TO REPAIR YOUR WINDOW SEAL LEAK Detect the Indicators of Broken Window Seal You need to look out for signs that denote a broken window seal. Your blown seal will appear rather cracked. It can be hard to notice and you will only be able to recognise them once you see condensation on the panes. Silicon Caulking Caulking is the most effective method to seal windows and effectively repair leaks that you can easily execute yourself. You need to detect the leak in your window seal first to know where you need to caulk. Other Caulking Compounds If you do not like silicone for your window seal leak repair, you can use other caulking compounds for the purpose. You can use acrylic caulk for more aesthetic repair. It won’t require you to paint or endure the unpleasant look.

6. FIVE WAYS TO REPAIR YOUR WINDOW SEAL LEAK Get the Help of Professionals While it can be easier to use a caulking gun to fill in the gaps of your windows and fixing the broken seal, it is not always going to be an effective attempt. You may encounter difficulty in locating the leaks or execute the repair appropriately. Specialised Professionals While glazier can do a good job, acquiring the services of specialised professionals can fix your problem more effectively. Rather than just replacing the glass or fixing the seal, they can explore the core problem causing damage to the seal.

7. THE BENEFITS OF UTILISING A CAULKING SERVICE It Will Reduce Your Energy Bills Nothing annoys more than receiving a high energy bill when you least expect it. You may wonder why the rates have escalated when you are maintaining the same consumption as before. That's maybe because of the leaks and drafts that you have in your house. It Contributes in Temperature Maintenance When you get the caulking and weather stripping of your house done by a professional caulking service, it primarily seals all the gaps and fixes all the leaks to save you the energy that was previously contributing in aggravating your energy bills. It Prevents Water Damage Leakage of water through cracks and gaps at the inception of spring is a common occurrence to encounter if you are a homeowner at a place that undergoes extreme winters. When the ice and snow melts, water leaks out of existing daft and cracks.

8. THREE WAYS TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR CAULKING Keep the Water Away Water can be a great foe of exterior caulking. Though caulking compounds are resistant to water, the caulk may break open when the siding moves. This allows the water to get into the cracks and slowly damage the exterior caulking. It is a rather gradual and unnoticeable process that you may not get aware of until your exterior is considerably damaged. Choose the Right Caulking Compound While caulk can be used to address any gap or hole in construction material, you have to be aware of the fact that every sealant is not appropriate for exterior caulking. You need to be careful when you choose the caulking compound for your exterior crack issues. Some types of sealant are only for the interior. Maintain Regular Inspection You will only be able to retain highly maintained exterior caulking if you regularly inspect it. If you are well aware of the condition of your exteriors, you will quickly be able to detect if there is any damage occurring in the caulking. You can identify a failing caulk through checking if the bead of sealant is shrinking, or the caulk is losing its stickiness.

9. WINDOW CAULKING COMPOUNDS: WHICH ONE TO USE? Silicone Silicone is the most common caulking compound that can be used for household as well as construction purposes. It can seal broken joints in your windows and can be adhesive for the metal joints. It is suitable for metal, wood, stone, and bricks, so you won't have to worry about various textures of your wall and window when you are beginning to caulk. Polyurethane If your window entails larger cracks on its exterior and/ or interior, polyurethane is the best-suited window caulking compound for you. It expands when it’s curing and is most appropriate for areas with less to no friction.

10. WINDOW CAULKING COMPOUNDS: WHICH ONE TO USE? Water-based foam sealant With 25% of expansion tendency, the water-based sealant can be used for window and door caulking. However, unlike silicone and polyurethane, it can only be applied to smaller cracks and for new constructions. It does not shrink and yields satisfactory to excellent results. Butyl Rubber Butyl rubber is an excellent caulking compound for your window as it can be effectively used for most contrasting surfaces. Be it glass, metal, plastic, wood or solid concrete, butyl rubber is the caulking compound for you. Latex Latex is also a good window caulking compound that is effective in filling cracks in tile, plaster, glass, and plastic. It can be used to fill the ugly looking nail holes. Latex is easy to use and is resistant to water once dry. You can paint it to merge it with the rest of your window frame.

11. THREE MOST USED INDUSTRIAL CAULKING COMPOUNDS Silicone Silicone is the most commonly used sealant in domestic and industrial caulking both. Its tendency to work effectively with all sorts of construction materials makes it a preferred sealant for industrial caulking. Epoxy Epoxy sealants comprise two components that require mixing together prior to application. They have a resin and a hardener. Both these components are combined together in a predetermined ratio to ensure that the sealant joins the materials optimally. Acrylic Sealant Processed from acrylic acid through a catalytic reaction, acrylic sealants are a highly durable compound for industrial caulking. They are resistant towards any dilapidation caused by the environmental factors.

12. CAULKING A WINDOW FRAME: FOUR MISTAKES TO AVOID The Wrong Caulk This is one of the obvious mistakes that you might make when caulking a window frame. The quality and the nature of caulk in of increased importance in determining how long-lasting protection would your caulk provide. To ensure that you have a prolonged protection, choose a silicone or polyurethane made caulk. The Wrong Applicator Caulking a window frame can also go wrong if you do not use the right applicator for the procedure. Caulking requires a cartridge as well as a cartridge gun for the appropriate application of the caulking gel. The mistake that people often make is the direct application of caulk through the cartridge. The Wrong Amount If you have the right caulk and appropriate tools for caulking your window frame, your attempt may still fall apart if you do not use the right amount of product or caulk. Applying too much, or too less, can lead to failing results. The Wrong Surface While caulking a window frame, you need to make sure that the surface you are about to work on does not have any existing old caulk. People tend to apply new caulk over the same surface without taking appropriate measures to even the surface and remove the old caulk.

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