Being one of the oldest building materials, many people still like to choose natural stone for their construction projects. However, one of the biggest issues with natural stone is its porous, so many liquids, salts, minerals, and contaminants can move through it and get absorbed. Hence, this results in stains and ruined natural stones. This […]
Buildings need to be weatherproofed and waterproofed to prevent unwanted water, insects and other potentially harmful germs from entering the building. These factors lower the building’s structural integrity and value. They also put the tenants’ safety at risk. One technique to protect the building is to caulk it with commercial caulking. Caulk is a convenient […]
Caulking is the application of a sealant to the seams or cracks of a material. This is most commonly done on the interior of a building, although it is sometimes done on exterior wear as well. Caulking is used to seal cracks and other spaces that might otherwise become waterlogged or are prone to air […]
A doorway’s moulding may reach one-eighth of an inch from the wall. When painting the trim, caulk this small gap to make it appear as if it were perfectly attached to the wall. Another example is window trim. If the boards do not meet perfectly, caulk might be used to hide a minor carpentry flaw. […]
If you live in an older home or plan to stay in your house for longer than five years, you’ll probably need to recaulk your bathroom at some point. However, a simple DIY job can quickly become a disaster if you don’t know what you’re doing. Read on to learn how to avoid common mistakes […]
Any building should be built to ensure it has no gaps or cracks. Gaps and cracks can let in pests, which is never good for any building. While it’s true that a structure is built to ensure this doesn’t happen, it will wear down to the point where gaps and cracks will be present later. […]
Caulk helps keep your house or business free of pests, water damage, and other concerns. If left unchecked, it begins to degrade over time by cracking or peeling away from the surface it is attached to. This is why it is vital to have your caulk inspected to see what’s going on under the surface. […]
It seems you can never wholly seal a tube of bathroom caulk. Eventually, a plug prevents the sealant from reaching the opening, breaking the seal. To remove a plug from a tube, consider using a large screw with aggressive threads. This tip works best with silicone caulk products. A common mistake when applying caulk is […]
As the world works towards reducing carbon emissions, this has implications for building materials as well. After all, it’s not just the manufacturing process that contributes to the degradation of the environment, but how the materials are sourced and how they are being used. Luckily, new eco-friendly building materials have been introduced, which has made […]
Having a leaky bathroom can cause many problems, from water dripping down through the ceiling to mould formation. A leaky bathroom will also cause damage to your ceiling and walls. However, you can solve this problem by having your bathroom sealed and waterproofed. Why Is Sealing Bathrooms Important? While your bathroom may be regularly cleaned, […]