{"id":9107,"date":"2017-02-05T06:54:10","date_gmt":"2017-02-05T11:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=9107"},"modified":"2018-07-20T05:20:46","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20T10:20:46","slug":"how-to-caulk-windows","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/how-to-caulk-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Caulk Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Tips for Caulking around Exterior Windows<\/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;\">Appling caulk around exterior windows can help keep your home feeling more comfortable during winter months. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Caulking exterior windows can prevent drafts and heat loss, as well as save you money on your home heating bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tools Required to Caulk Windows Outside<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To caulk around exterior windows you will need silicone caulk, a caulk gun, a utility knife, a putty knife, a long nail, and a few moist paper towels.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Clean Exterior Window Frame Before Caulking Outside Windows<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The first step in caulking windows is to clean around the exterior edges of the window making sure to remove any old dried-out caulk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use a putty knife and paper towels to clean the exterior window edges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next, insert your tube of silicone caulk into the caulk gun.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Using your utility knife cut the tip off of the caulk tube. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Make sure when you cut the tip off of the tube that you cut it at about a 45o angle, and such that the opening has a diameter that is equal to the width of the seam you are going to caulk. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Slide the long nail into the caulk tube a couple of times to break the seal within the tube.<\/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=7a182884e9a6d89d1d831f75c119b044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><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;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">How to Caulk Windows using Caulking Gun<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Proceed to caulk the exterior window edge at a controlled and measured rate, making sure you apply even pressure to the caulking handle at all times. If you move the caulk gun too slowly you will end up applying too much caulk on the window seam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you move the caulk gun too quickly you will end up with an insufficient amount of caulk on the window seam.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After applying a bead of caulk to the window make sure you pull back on the caulking gun\u2019s ratchet rod to relieve the pressure in the tube of caulk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This will prevent excess caulk from spilling out of the tube.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once you have caulked around the exterior window use a damp towel, a plastic spoon, or your wet finger to smooth the caulk bead into the seam.<\/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=\"282\" height=\"212\" 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: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Watch this video to learn <a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/how-to-window-seal-using-window-caulk-video\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">how to caulk a window<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Allow the caulk to fully dry before applying paint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Make sure to use the right type of caulk when caulking windows. See this article on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/more-diy-tips\/types-of-caulk\/\">types of caulk<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span> to learn more.<\/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 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;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Installing a New Window Ebook<\/span><\/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-9213 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/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\/02\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/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 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-interior-window-trim-ebook\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Installing Interior Window Trim Ebook<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> 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>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\"><b><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/windows\/how-to-buy-windows\/\">How to Buy Windows and Save Money<\/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\/windows\/replacement-windows\/\">Save on Home Energy Costs by Installing Replacement Windows<\/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\/sidelight-windows\/\">Sidelight Windows are a Great Accent Piece\u00a0to an Entrance Doorway<\/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.com<\/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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Tools Required to Caulk Windows Outside To caulk around exterior windows you will need silicone caulk, a caulk gun, a utility knife, a putty knife, a long nail, and a few moist paper towels. 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