{"id":9077,"date":"2017-02-05T06:17:10","date_gmt":"2017-02-05T11:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=9077"},"modified":"2018-08-07T05:30:31","modified_gmt":"2018-08-07T10:30:31","slug":"window-caulking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/window-caulking\/","title":{"rendered":"Caulking Windows &#8211; How to Caulk Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>How to Caulk Windows to Prevent Cold Air Drafts from Entering Your Home<\/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;\">Window caulking plays an important role in keeping your home energy efficient and warm during the winter months. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Every year you should inspect the outside of your home and caulk exterior windows and doors as required. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Caulking windows is simple and inexpensive to do. All it requires for tools is a caulking gun, a utility knife, a long thin screwdriver and a ladder.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the fall, when the weather is still above 40o Fahrenheit, you should inspect the exterior of your windows and look for any open seams around the windows where the house siding abuts the window frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you do find open seams around the window frame apply window caulking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Make sure to use a window caulk that is designed for exterior applications. An elastomeric Acrylic Latex Caulk with Silicone works best as it is extremely durable and flexible. A urethane caulk also works well for outdoor applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Window Caulking Types<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Window caulking comes in a variety of colors, however I prefer to use a clear caulk as it works well with any house paint color. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many caulk vendors offer clear caulk that comes out white when it is applied, but then dries clear, so don\u2019t be alarmed when you see white caulk coming out of a tube of caulk that\u2019s labeled clear. <\/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\/B000H5OOPU\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000H5OOPU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;linkId=fd4385850efefbe0ade4916d87a2f274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ASIN=B000H5OOPU&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=B000H5OOPU\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Painting Window Caulking<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you prefer to paint the window caulk make sure you select a caulk that is paintable. Silicone based caulk is not paintable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Window caulk is also sold by a year rating system. For best results with exterior applications, I prefer to use window caulking rated for at least 35 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Caulk meant for exterior or wet applications is also available with a mildewcide integrated into the formula to retard mildew growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How to Caulk Windows<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To caulk exterior windows make sure the window frame and the house siding adjacent to the window frame are clean and dry.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Then, with the tip of the caulk tube cut at a 45 degree angle, use a caulking gun to apply a 1\/8 to \u00bc inch wide bead of caulk around the window frame. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Make sure that the outside temperature is above 40o Fahrenheit. If necessary use your finger to press the window caulking into the seam and smooth the bead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Also make sure to caulk around your exterior doors as well.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><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=B002QH412S\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><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=\"277\" height=\"208\" 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: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Finally, it is important to remember to check the door and window caulking annually as caulk can dry out, the home can settle, and doors and windows can contract or expand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All of these factors can cause new cracks or seams to open up around the door and window frames.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">For more information on Installing Replacement Windows and Interior Window Trim<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/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-16764 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"INSTALLING A NEW WINDOW EBOOK\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/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 on How to Caulk Windows<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/window-styles\/\">Window Styles to Choose From<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/window-casings\/\">Window Casings<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/skylights\/\">Choosing Skylights<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Additional Window Installation and Maintenance\u00a0Resources from Amazon<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/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\"><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\"><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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