Air sealing and draft control
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About Caulk & Sealant
Flexible joint materials used to seal perimeter gaps while accommodating movement and weather exposure. This page gives buyers, contractors, architects, and suppliers a practical starting point for comparing scope, specifications, installation context, and quote requirements before selecting a brand or submitting a project.
Common Applications
Bulk water management at sills and perimeters
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Energy, comfort, and envelope performance upgrades
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Selection Criteria
What To Compare
- Substrate compatibility and exposure conditions
- Joint size, compression set, UV rating, and service life
- Air leakage, water resistance, thermal continuity, and maintenance access
Specification Notes
- Verify first
- Gap size, movement, substrate condition, UV exposure, water path, and whether the seal must be replaceable.
- Coordinate with
- Thresholds, sweeps, flashing, backer rod, sealants, WRB transitions, and drainage planes.
- Watch for
- Trapped water, sealant three-sided adhesion, compressed gaskets, incompatible materials, and inaccessible maintenance points.
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