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Posted by norminn@earthlink.net on November 3, 2009, 4:31 pm
Jules wrote:
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> On Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:09:15 -0500, norminn@earthlink.net wrote:
>>> I'm thinking some form of sealer that I can brush on would be best, but
>>> I've not looked into what's out there yet.
>> FWIW, there are brushable caulks....
>
> Y'know, thinking about it, I can't see any reason why I can't just dump
> the contents of a caulk gun cartridge out into a tub and just brush
> that on. So long as it's not done too thickly it should cure OK. It might
> kill the brush, but I think I've got some of those crappy HD 'value' ones
> laying around somewhere anyway....
>
> As it's not in a location where appearance matters, it's not an issue if
> it picks up a bit of dirt via the brush along the way (so long as there's
> not so much dirt that it doesn't bind properly)
>
> cheers
>
> Jules
>
That sounds like a mess :o) It gets tacky too fast for me to get it
brushed out - perhaps some combo of a gun and a paint roller?
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Posted by Robert Green on November 6, 2009, 2:44 pm
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> On Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:09:15 -0500, norminn@earthlink.net wrote:
> >> I'm thinking some form of sealer that I can brush on would be best, but
> >> I've not looked into what's out there yet.
> > FWIW, there are brushable caulks....
> Y'know, thinking about it, I can't see any reason why I can't just dump
> the contents of a caulk gun cartridge out into a tub and just brush
> that on.
I can, having tried to work with caulk from a can whose seams broke in the
gun. No brush I know of will work, you'll need a putty knife. The only
nearly brushable stuff I can think of is something like the waterproof
cement I painted the cinderblocks with. Like pancake batter, but you could
use a wallpaper brush to apply it. Maybe there's a similar caulking
product.
Bobby G.
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Posted by Robert Green on November 6, 2009, 2:41 pm
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> On Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:57:40 -0500, Robert Green wrote:
> > We also found lots of places where the
> > joists rest on the cinderblocks where bugs have been getting in. We
figured
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> > that out by the number of spider balls and webs surrounding areas where
> > looks like there's just crushed stone filling the gaps above the
> > cinderblocks.
> Our basement is a bit like that, too - although the walls are poured
> concrete, but it's a bit rough at the top where the joists meet. The gaps
> aren't particularly large, but the roughness will make it a time-consuming
> job to caulk or use foam (plus I don't like foam for anything except as a
> last resort).
Why not? I've used it around doors I've put in with great success. I have
been warned by the window installers never to use it on windows because it
can affect their abililty to glide smoothly but for filling up rough holes
like the joist ends, I would think it would ideal, if terrible looking. (-:
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> I'm thinking some form of sealer that I can brush on would be best, but
> I've not looked into what's out there yet.
> > So, two questions. When there aren't any tell-tale signs like spider
> > webs, how do you determine where the leaks are?
> I could feel 'em on the back of my hand. But I'm just going to seal around
> the whole lot anyway, just to be sure.
I think I might be tempted to try the fan/smoke stick approach. I sure hope
we have one more warm day before winter sets in!
Bobby G.
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>>> I'm thinking some form of sealer that I can brush on would be best, but
>>> I've not looked into what's out there yet.
>> FWIW, there are brushable caulks....
>
> Y'know, thinking about it, I can't see any reason why I can't just dump
> the contents of a caulk gun cartridge out into a tub and just brush
> that on. So long as it's not done too thickly it should cure OK. It might
> kill the brush, but I think I've got some of those crappy HD 'value' ones
> laying around somewhere anyway....
>
> As it's not in a location where appearance matters, it's not an issue if
> it picks up a bit of dirt via the brush along the way (so long as there's
> not so much dirt that it doesn't bind properly)
>
> cheers
>
> Jules
>