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Some Caulking Questions post2google 05-13-2006
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Posted by on May 13, 2006, 2:57 pm

> After the last one had me going, I can't wait to see how this one
> transpires..
> Searcher
>
The last one In retrospect dumping the salt OUT OF the bags into wheel
barrow ( clean) spreading around the pool with shovel might of been a better
idea, to bad I didn't think of that.



Posted by Jimi on May 13, 2006, 7:39 pm

>
>
> 1) I have a blacktop driveway. Where it meets the concrete of the house
> there is a
> line of caulklike material, which is coming out. I pulled a chunk out
> with my fingers
> and took it to Lowes. They were clueless. it was black and a triangle
> with 1/2 " edges
> in crosssection. What should I be using to recaulk this seam. It's only
> 8 feet of run
> so if I have to buy a couple cans of the $6 type caulk, I don't mind.
>
> 2) I used some GE Silicone 1 100% silicon window and door caulk to do
> some
> windows. I notice now that there are some seams above the windows with
> caulk remnants.
> Some oare aluminum siding <-> brick and some are aluminium siding <->
> aluminum siding.
> Can I use the same caulk for these or do I need some kind of special
> stuff?
>
> 3) I have an enclosed porch with a seam running along the base that I
> want to caulk. Most
> of the seam is linoleum tiles <-> wood and some is linoleum tiles <->
> concrete. Most
> of the seam is 3/8" ish but one section has a much larger gap. What
> should I use for this?
>
> 4) Well, since I've already worn out my wellcome, might as well throw
> in one more. :-)
> I have some 3/8" cracks in my backtop driveway.Has anyone tried this
> blacktop filler
> caulk they have?
>
> Thanks!
>
> -P
> Hello,

Yes, I bought a product from the home depot called "Black Night" and
it is used to repair cracks in asphalt driveways. It comes in a squeeze
bottle. Just apply it on a hot day and it will lay in the cracks and seal
your driveway up.



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