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What kind of caulk to use? al 08-19-2006
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Posted by al on August 19, 2006, 1:55 pm
I'm prepping for painting and have removed some caulk around some
windows . Also have to re-caulk the joint where the soffit meets the
top of the exterior cement block/stucco wallIs. Is there a preferred
type of caulk for these applications? Latex? Elastomeric? Paintable
silicone? Or is one as good as the other? I'm in a hot, humid
climate.. S. Fla, if that makes any difference.

Thanks.


Posted by DanG on August 19, 2006, 3:44 pm
The only exterior caulk that I would use would be a urethane.
NP-1 or equal. Dow Corning 795 would be the only silicone I would
consider. As with all caulks, make sure to use backer rod and/or
bond break tape to prevent 3 point adhesion of the caulk.

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> I'm prepping for painting and have removed some caulk around
> some
> windows . Also have to re-caulk the joint where the soffit
> meets the
> top of the exterior cement block/stucco wallIs. Is there a
> preferred
> type of caulk for these applications? Latex? Elastomeric?
> Paintable
> silicone? Or is one as good as the other? I'm in a hot, humid
> climate.. S. Fla, if that makes any difference.
>
> Thanks.
>



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