Your siding is an important part of your home. It protects your home from external elements such as rain, heat, wind and snow while giving your home the aesthetic look it needs. When it comes to maintaining it, siding caulk is a wondrous material and tool to have to address issues that are small or inaccessible. What are things to remember about siding caulk? Expert roofing repair contractor Pawcatuck Roofing Co. is here to tell you!
Purpose
Siding caulk is a waterproof acrylic material that is used to fill in different areas in your siding that may be susceptible to water damage and moisture buildup. Most commonly, it’s used to caulk both corners of your siding but are also used to fill in crevices, butt-joints and trim boards of windows and doors. Though, as great siding caulk is, remember that putting too much of it in areas can do more harm than good. Exercise moderation and always remember to consult professionals about potential issues you’re facing when it comes to your siding.
Material
Siding caulk usually comes in many forms of acrylic materials, like latex, silicone, butyl rubber or a compound containing a combination of these ingredients. Just like how a roofing contractor can work all around your home and specialize in one installation, all these siding caulk materials can basically perform their purposes but can have certain scenarios where they shine the best. One example is butyl rubber, a caulking material that is best used for exterior siding because of its inherent properties. Butyl rubber can withstand sudden changes in climate and temperature, as well as constant exposure to the elements. Though, as was stated before, all these materials can work for you, just don’t forget to check the information on the labels before you start caulking away!
Color
One of the best features of siding caulk is that it can be matched to conform to the color and quality of your siding. Some siding companies even offer the color-matched siding caulk along with the siding you’re going to purchase to help with uniformity and aesthetics. Though the choice of the color ultimately depends on your preference, it is best if you choose a siding caulk color that is a lighter or similar shade of your siding, as it is impossible to exactly match the two since their compositions are completely different. Doing so makes the caulk that you apply appear unnoticeable from afar and inconspicuous when viewed nearer.
Contact Us!
Need an immediate commercial roof replacement? Pawcatuck Roofing Co. has provided professional roofing contractor services for homeowners and commercial property owners since 1946. As one of the oldest, largest, and most respected contractors in our service areas, we take pride in the results of our workmanship and the satisfaction of our customers. We are GAF Training Graduates, as well as a certified GAF Master Elite® Roofer, and have received the GAF Triple Excellence Award!
For any inquiries, you can reach us at (860) 940-2343 or fill out our contact form to request an estimate. We proudly serve clients and homeowners in as roofing contractors in Westerly, RI.
