{"id":10738,"date":"2017-03-03T07:35:17","date_gmt":"2017-03-03T12:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=10738"},"modified":"2018-07-20T05:22:10","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20T10:22:10","slug":"removing-old-exterior-caulk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/more-diy-tips\/removing-old-exterior-caulk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Old Caulk from Windows &#8211; How to Replace Caulking around Outside Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Simple Instructions on How to Remove and Replace Caulking Around Outside Windows and Doors<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"49%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Exterior caulk plays an important role in keeping your home warmer during the cold winter months and cooler during the hot summer months. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is also vital in protecting your home from water damage by preventing water from seeping behind house siding adjacent to windows, exterior doors, chimneys and several other places around the exterior of your home. Exterior caulk, however, doesn\u2019t hold up forever, and it is important to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/more-diy-tips\/types-of-caulk\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">use the right type of caulk<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Overtime it will crack and break down, regardless of what the caulk manufacturers say, thus enabling air and water too penetrate into your home or behind your house siding. As a result, it is imperative that you check the exterior caulk around your house annually and replace it if shows signs of cracking, discoloration, and\/or failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How to Remove Old Caulk from Windows and Doors<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To re-caulk around your exterior doors and windows, as well as chimneys and pipes that exit your home, you first need to remove the old exterior caulk. New caulk does not adhere well to old caulk. Therefore you will need to remove the old exterior caulk using a carpenters knife, and either a putty knife or flat screw driver.<\/span><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 468x60_below_Author_Name --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 468px; height: 60px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"5936342260\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To remove the old caulk use your carpenters knife to score the old caulk along the edge of the surfaces it comes in contact with. For example, to remove old exterior caulk from around a window, score the caulk with your utility knife where the caulk meets both the house siding and the window frame. Follow the same process around doors, chimneys, and other objects with exterior grade caulk around them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next, use your putty knife or screw driver to dig into the old caulk to pry it out from the seam around the window or door frame.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000BQS5GO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000BQS5GO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=f1d6c23f10e95158b8baa585f6268fcf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=B000BQS5GO&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000BQS5GO\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This process can be time consuming, however after you do it on a couple of windows you\u2019ll master how to pry and remove the old caulk fairly quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The important thing to remember, however, is to thoroughly remove all of the old caulk from the seam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How to Replace Caulking Around Outside Windows<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once you have meticulously removed all of the old exterior caulk, as well as any loose dust or particles, you can then apply new caulk to the seam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This article explains <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/window-caulking\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">how to properly caulk around windows<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span> and this article provides an important tip that can <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/should-you-caulk-above-windows\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">prevent water damage to your windows and home when caulking windows<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Steps for Caulking Around Outside Windows<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use a caulking gun to apply a solid bead of caulk to the seam. Also, use a paintable Latex caulk with silicone, with at least a 25 year life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After applying the bead of caulk, immediately run your finger and a moist paper towel over the freshly caulked seam to push the caulk thoroughly into the seam.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/how-to-window-seal-using-window-caulk-video\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9078\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Caulk_Exterior_Windows-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Caulking Exterior Windows\" width=\"279\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Caulk_Exterior_Windows-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Caulk_Exterior_Windows.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Watch this Video to Learn <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/how-to-window-seal-using-window-caulk-video\/\">How to Caulk Windows<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You may want to consider applying a strip of masking tape on either side of the seam prior to caulking it to ensure a clean caulk line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After you run your finger and moist towel the length of the freshly caulked seam, remove the masking tape to leave clean caulk lines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Again, replacing old and cracked exterior caulk will ensure that there are no leaky drafts seeping into your home, and prevent any rain water from penetrating behind your home\u2019s house siding where it can lead to mold and mildew growth, and rot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">And that&#8217;s all there is to it on\u00a0how to remove old caulk from windows. Good luck with your window caulking project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: large;\">For information on Installing Replacement Windows and Interior Window Trim<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">See the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-a-new-window-ebook\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Installing a New Window Ebook<\/span><\/a><\/strong> from HomeAdditionPlus.com.\u00a0 The Installing a New Window Ebook provides easy to understand, step-by-step instructions, on how to remove an old window and install a new one. Pictures are included for every key step in the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-a-new-window-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2055 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Install a new window\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">See the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-interior-window-trim-ebook\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Installing Interior Window Trim Ebook<\/span><\/a><\/strong> from HomeAdditionPlus.com.\u00a0 The Installing Interior Window Trim Ebook provides easy to understand, step-by-step instructions, on how to install interior window trim around a window. Pictures are included for every key step in the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-interior-window-trim-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7990 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Installing_Window_Trim_Cover_Page_1.2-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Installing Window Trim eBook\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Installing_Window_Trim_Cover_Page_1.2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Installing_Window_Trim_Cover_Page_1.2.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Related\u00a0Information Removing old Caulking around Outside Windows<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/should-you-caulk-above-windows\/\">Should you Caulk Above Windows<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/more-diy-tips\/types-of-caulk\/\">Types of Caulk<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/how-to-window-seal-using-window-caulk-video\/\">How to Window Seal Using Caulk Video<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000; font-size: large;\">Additional Window Installation and Maintenance\u00a0Resources from Amazon.com<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<table id=\"AutoNumber9\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1561584835\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1561584835&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=270c6373726eb47e76c1a70cef037066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=1561584835&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1561584835\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1561588083\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1561588083&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=a633446c9807e0ee4fc60bdc56ceb639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=1561588083&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;WS=1&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1561588083\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Get Free Window Price Quotes, No Obligation!<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fill out our 3-5 minute quick and easy form, and receive a free price quote on windows from one of our prescreened and licensed window contractors. 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It is also vital in protecting your home from water damage by preventing water from seeping behind house siding adjacent to windows, exterior doors, chimneys and several other places around the exterior of your home. 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