Best caulk Sealant OSI Quad vs Silicone, and polyurethane.
2018年12月8日 · Poly is good for concrete or asphalt shingle adhesion (Quad tube lists Concrete is ok but doesn't mention shingles/roof). (By asphalt shingles, I don't mean globbing caulk in place of shingles or proper flashing but for things like satellite dish bolt heads or torn shingle temp fix or for preventing a shingle from flapping in the wind if the ...
Sealing Under Door Threshold-Best Technique - Contractor Talk
2014年3月22日 · You don't want the opening too tight. If the header deflects, you will have a problem. I do a proper door pan using a good heavy tape and then follow that with a couple beads of good quality silicone. Dry fitting the door and then tipping the top out while someone else caulks under will help with the caulk mess.
Whats a good caulk gun for concrete epoxy? - Contractor Talk
2009年12月26日 · contractor grade caulk gun and a little warm water When using the sika type II product I also found standard or economy grade caulk guns useless. I opted for the store bought "contractor grade" as well as advise from another to put …
Removing Driveway Caulk - Contractor Talk
2011年3月16日 · I prefer self leveling polyurethane caulk. It wets well and may also s-t-r-e-t-c-h a little more than stiffer caulks. The self leveling aspect means a smoother, cleaner finish product. I also like the color some so called "concrete colors" don't look right at all. willy
Best caulk, for concrete floor cracks? - Contractor Talk
2010年9月7日 · I am actually redoing the garage in my own place. There are a number of 1/4-3/8" cracks in the perimeter of the concrete, either adjacent to the foundation wall, or due to settlement, over the last 20+ years, or just plain sloppy finishing. All of the cracks that \i want to fill are at the perimeter of the slab, not the center or driving area.
Best exterior caulk? | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction …
2017年5月21日 · What is the best exterior caulk to use around windows and doors and exterior trim that will last a long time and not crack? I am using alex plus right now which I hate because it cracks. I tried using PL brand polyurethane caulk but it was to hard to tool and to thick.
Best Caulk For Chimney Counter Flashing? - Contractor Talk
2012年3月7日 · After tuck pointing I had a few options when it came to the flashing joint. Mortar, mortar caulk, silicone, or Firestone EPDM lap sealant. I feel like the mortar won't adhere to the metal and will crack. I don't like the work ability of the mortar caulk...I always seem to make a bigger mess and ruin a nice flashing job.
Best caulk for showers??? - Contractor Talk
2010年11月15日 · Saves me time from having to be so exact in my cuts as the caulk overlaps the edges but adds time on the taping side. Not feathering it out is a new one to me. I would also say 100% silicone is a must but I use custom color matching siliconized caulk that goes with their polyblend 95% of the time unless its commercial or specified.
Finishing threshold on concrete - Contractor Talk
2017年12月4日 · In this case, since the concrete was level, I ground down the surface to create pitch, installed the pan with rolled up edges, encased it in flashing tape and then set the door. I extended the aluminum beyond the face of the threshold, pitched the pan with a pvc strip, then added a milled pvc nosing to the threshold.
Best sealant for this flashing problem - Contractor Talk
2013年8月28日 · First of all, is it reasonable to think that it is possible to stop a leak in an area like this with sealant or are you only buying yourself a little time at best? If sealant can buy a few years worth of time, what type would be most effective here. Feel free to name brands if appropriate and offer any tips to make sure that we get it right.