Comments on: How To Caulk Windows And Where To Caulk Windows http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/ The Handyguys are two avid DIYers sharing their experiences working around the house. Our weekly video and audio podcasts feature answers to your questions, head-to-head tool tests and other DIY and home improvement topics. If you have a question regarding your home, let us know using the contact tab on our site or call us at (818) 804-8665. We respond to all questions and may use your question on-the-air in a future broadcast. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you around the home! Fri, 18 May 2012 19:38:10 +0000 hourly 1 By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-24316 The Handyguys Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:02:52 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-24316 You should only need to caulk outside to keep the critters out. I would check the windows again but also, check the eaves above the windows, siding, crawl spaces, basements, attic, etc. You should only need to caulk outside to keep the critters out. I would check the windows again but also, check the eaves above the windows, siding, crawl spaces, basements, attic, etc.

]]> By: Ken http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-24315 Ken Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:39:06 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-24315 I recently had single pan windows replaced with aluminum ones and in one bedroom we have wasps getting in thru the window somehow. I've caulked the outside and we are looking on the inside now. Please help. I recently had single pan windows replaced with aluminum ones and in one bedroom we have wasps getting in thru the window somehow. I’ve caulked the outside and we are looking on the inside now. Please help.

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-24081 The Handyguys Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:38:07 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-24081 Haley - I cant positively say. In researching the Maritech window construction, if they were installed correctly, there should not be any need for additional caulking. Adding trim would be an aesthetic choice which I would consider doing if your budget allowed. Haley – I cant positively say. In researching the Maritech window construction, if they were installed correctly, there should not be any need for additional caulking. Adding trim would be an aesthetic choice which I would consider doing if your budget allowed.

]]> By: Haley http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-24058 Haley Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:48:21 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-24058 Hi! We have added an addition using James Hardi shingles and Maritech vinyl windows. There are gaps where the shingles meet the vinyl windows. There is no molding trim around the outside other than what is pre-attached to the window. Should we caulk around the outside where the shingles and the window meets and if so, what kind of caulking should we use? Should we use trim pieces to finish the windows and then caulk? The inspector will be coming this week and any timely advice would be much appreciated!! Thanks for the info! Hi! We have added an addition using James Hardi shingles and Maritech vinyl windows. There are gaps where the shingles meet the vinyl windows. There is no molding trim around the outside other than what is pre-attached to the window. Should we caulk around the outside where the shingles and the window meets and if so, what kind of caulking should we use? Should we use trim pieces to finish the windows and then caulk? The inspector will be coming this week and any timely advice would be much appreciated!! Thanks for the info!

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-18504 The Handyguys Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:25:23 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-18504 Shawn - Use some paintable caulk. if the gap is really large you may want to re-install the trim first. It should sit flush. Send some pictures to us@handyguyspodcast.com and we may have better suggestions. Also, ants wont come in if there is no reason for them to come in. Make sure you clean clean clean. Things like dog or cat food, crumbs, etc will attract them. Eliminate their food and they will go elsewhere. Sometimes even water in the kitchen sink will attract them. Wipe the sink after using it if you get ants in the sink. If they are carpenter ants then you may have other issues. Carpenter ants tunnel in wood. Shawn – Use some paintable caulk. if the gap is really large you may want to re-install the trim first. It should sit flush. Send some pictures to us@handyguyspodcast.com and we may have better suggestions.

Also, ants wont come in if there is no reason for them to come in. Make sure you clean clean clean. Things like dog or cat food, crumbs, etc will attract them. Eliminate their food and they will go elsewhere. Sometimes even water in the kitchen sink will attract them. Wipe the sink after using it if you get ants in the sink.

If they are carpenter ants then you may have other issues. Carpenter ants tunnel in wood.

]]> By: Shawn Edwards http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-18502 Shawn Edwards Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:17:57 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-18502 I have a fairly large gap on my inside window where the framing of the window should meet the dry wall. How do I seal this area? should I use some kind of exspandable foam? I am asking because we have had an ant problem this fall and they are coming in around that area. I have a fairly large gap on my inside window where the framing of the window should meet the dry wall. How do I seal this area? should I use some kind of exspandable foam? I am asking because we have had an ant problem this fall and they are coming in around that area.

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-17903 The Handyguys Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:28:20 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-17903 Best time? When its dry out and the temperature is within the range stated on the package. If its freezing cold that's bad and if its blazing hot that can be bad too. Best time? When its dry out and the temperature is within the range stated on the package. If its freezing cold that’s bad and if its blazing hot that can be bad too.

]]> By: wilborn71 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-17792 wilborn71 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:51:40 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-17792 Great podcast! Look forward to the video you mentioned you'd be making. Any advice on the best time of the year to caulk? Can it be too hot out to caulk your windows? Great podcast! Look forward to the video you mentioned you’d be making. Any advice on the best time of the year to caulk? Can it be too hot out to caulk your windows?

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-16857 The Handyguys Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:32:48 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-16857 yes, the outer frame holding the storm window should be caulked where it attaches to the window frame. At the bottom of the storm window frame there are "weep holes" to let out water that could get between the storm window and inside window. those should not be caulked and kept clean so water can drain. yes, the outer frame holding the storm window should be caulked where it attaches to the window frame. At the bottom of the storm window frame there are “weep holes” to let out water that could get between the storm window and inside window. those should not be caulked and kept clean so water can drain.

]]> By: Kristi G http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-16849 Kristi G Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:09:24 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-16849 I have old single pane windows with storms windows on top. Do I caulk around that? I have old single pane windows with storms windows on top. Do I caulk around that?

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-16754 The Handyguys Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:08:34 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-16754 The drip edge flashing goes under the siding and over the top of the window. It shouldn't need caulked there if the flashing is installed correctly. If in doubt you can caulk it, it wouldn't hurt anything. The bottom trim should be caulked where it meets the bottom of the sill but not below it. Make sense? Email us a picture and we can try and help out more us@handyguyspodcast.com The drip edge flashing goes under the siding and over the top of the window. It shouldn’t need caulked there if the flashing is installed correctly. If in doubt you can caulk it, it wouldn’t hurt anything.

The bottom trim should be caulked where it meets the bottom of the sill but not below it. Make sense? Email us a picture and we can try and help out more us@handyguyspodcast.com

]]> By: Brian M http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-16752 Brian M Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:32:31 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-16752 I have wood widows with wood siding. Should the top of the drip edge be calked along the bottom of the siding and should the bottom of the trim be calked where it meets the sill? Thanks. I have wood widows with wood siding. Should the top of the drip edge be calked along the bottom of the siding and should the bottom of the trim be calked where it meets the sill?
Thanks.

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-2465 The Handyguys Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:30:29 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-2465 marisela - I sent you an email but haven't heard back. Some pictures would help us determine if its okay or not. marisela – I sent you an email but haven’t heard back. Some pictures would help us determine if its okay or not.

]]> By: marisela http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-2438 marisela Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:13:17 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-2438 I' m replacing aluminun windows for impact when installer removed old window the new one was smaller there was a gap between the concrete and the frame of the window possible 1/4 to 1/2 inches they applied screws and a rubber foam and caulking is this correct? I feel that the entire window will come of during a hurricaine (I live in Florida) that is why I'm changing the windows.I was able to see the screws between the frame and the concrete.Any advice will be helpful they are coming tomorrow to continue and I,m scare to death Thanks again I’ m replacing aluminun windows for impact when installer removed old window the new one was smaller there was a gap between the concrete and the frame of the window possible 1/4 to 1/2 inches they applied screws and a rubber foam and caulking is this correct? I feel that the entire window will come of during a hurricaine (I live in Florida) that is why I’m changing the windows.I was able to see the screws between the frame and the concrete.Any advice will be helpful they are coming tomorrow to continue and I,m scare to death

Thanks again

]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-992 The Handyguys Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:43:49 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-992 It would depend on the age of the windows, the age of the house, the type of glazing on the windows as well as how well your house is insulated. For example, if you have old single pane glass but have storm windows but no attic insulation then I would add insulation not do new windows. If you have gaps outside definitely seal them. If you house is well insulated but has old single pane windows with no storms then yes replacement windows may make your home more comfortable. It would depend on the age of the windows, the age of the house, the type of glazing on the windows as well as how well your house is insulated. For example, if you have old single pane glass but have storm windows but no attic insulation then I would add insulation not do new windows. If you have gaps outside definitely seal them. If you house is well insulated but has old single pane windows with no storms then yes replacement windows may make your home more comfortable.

]]> By: Aluminum Extrusions http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/839/episode-94-caulking-windows/#comment-991 Aluminum Extrusions Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:48:50 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=839#comment-991 Over the past few months my electric bill has been going up, and this winter it hit a high point. A friend told me that it might be time to replace my windows. I'm hoping that there would be a cheaper option. Would re-caulking my windows be a good step to take before replacing my entire windows, or just a waste of time and money? Over the past few months my electric bill has been going up, and this winter it hit a high point. A friend told me that it might be time to replace my windows. I’m hoping that there would be a cheaper option. Would re-caulking my windows be a good step to take before replacing my entire windows, or just a waste of time and money?

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