{"title":"Caulk \u0026 Joint Sealants","description":"\u003cp\u003eClose joints, seams, and small gaps around suitable building components with the Caulk \u0026amp; Joint Sealants collection at FixTimber. Browse acrylic latex caulk, silicone sealants, polyurethane formulas, elastomeric sealants, paintable options, and products intended for interior or exterior maintenance. These materials can help complete repairs around trim, siding, windows, doors, baseboards, molding, penetrations, and other transitions where controlled joint sealing is appropriate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe correct sealant depends on the adjoining materials, expected movement, joint width and depth, moisture exposure, temperature range, and planned finish. Products may vary in flexibility, adhesion, tooling time, cure time, paintability, color, UV resistance, and resistance to weather or mildew. A product suitable for an interior trim gap may not be appropriate for exterior siding, roofing, glazing, plumbing, or constantly wet conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemove loose sealant, dirt, grease, dust, and unstable coatings before application, then allow surfaces to reach the condition specified by the manufacturer. Use backer rod or primer when required, avoid overfilling the joint, and follow the stated tooling and curing instructions. Caulk should not be relied upon to correct defective flashing, active leaks, structural movement, or severely deteriorated materials. Identify the source of recurring moisture before resealing, and seek professional assistance when water intrusion may be concealed within a wall, roof, or structural assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/fixtimber.us\/collections\/caulk-joint-sealants.oembed","provider":"FixTimber","version":"1.0","type":"link"}