CONNECT AT:
How to Caulk Cracks to Prevent Air Infiltration in Your Home
Cracks and gaps on the outside of your home cause air infiltration that increases the heating and cooling cost of your home as well as wasting energy. Since approximately one-third of a home’s air infiltration comes from small openings in walls, windows, ceilings, and doors; it’s important to locate and properly seal these gaps.  ...More

dannylipford.com
home page
today's homeowner
full episodes
How To
Videos
thinking
green
around
the yard
simple
solutions
best new
products
ask
danny
top 50 homeowner
challenges
home
products

Related Videos


Caulking a Tub
Foundation Cracks
Tub Caulking Tips
Repairing Cracks in a Dri...
How to Choose Caulking fo...
Testing Infomercial Home ...

More How To Videos




Post to Twitter Post to Facebook 

Cracks and gaps on the outside of your home cause air infiltration that increases the heating and cooling cost of your home as well as wasting energy. Since approximately one-third of a home’s air infiltration comes from small openings in walls, windows, ceilings, and doors; it’s important to locate and properly seal these gaps.

To caulk cracks on the outside of your home:

  • Use a putty knife to scrape out any old caulk from the opening.
  • Wipe off the crack with a rag to remove any dust.
  • Apply a bead of quality exterior caulk to fill the gap.
  • Smooth the bead of caulk with your finger, removing any excess caulk.

Watch this video to find out more.



Please Leave a Comment

Comments submitted may be edited for clarity and used on Homefront, Today’s Homeowner®, or posted in articles on dannylipford.com at our discretion. In addition, you may submit questions at our contact page or by calling (800) 946-4420.

Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. You can also subscribe without commenting.