How many of you caulk all of the corner and butt joints on old cedar lap siding?
I currently caulk all windows and doors using NP1 medium bronze urethane sealant....but have not been caulking the corner or butt joints.
Most of the homes that I bid have never had the joints sealed. The ones that have been sealed are deteriorated and falling out and homeowners will not pay to have them replaced.
This is from the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association web sight.
Caulking
Thorough caulking of all joints is recommended including butt joints and where siding contacts openings or trim. Use only non-hardening caulks such as polyurethane, polysulfide or latex-silicone. Pure silicon caulks do not work well on cedar and are not recommended.
How many of you caulk all of the corner and butt joints on old cedar lap siding?
I currently caulk all windows and doors using NP1 medium bronze urethane sealant....but have not been caulking the corner or butt joints.
Most of the homes that I bid have never had the joints sealed. The ones that have been sealed are deteriorated and falling out and homeowners will not pay to have them replaced.
This is from the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association web sight.
Caulking
Thorough caulking of all joints is recommended including butt joints and where siding contacts openings or trim. Use only non-hardening caulks such as polyurethane, polysulfide or latex-silicone. Pure silicon caulks do not work well on cedar and are not recommended.
I just wanted to hear others opinions
Thanks
Jesse
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