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02-23-2009, 08:19 PM
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best Caulk for windows / doors
any opinions on GE silcone II ? ITS SOLD AT HOME DEPOT. I know everyone hates HD but they are open late and always near a job site. i figure this caulk is better than that DAP stuff they sell. we use the GE product for any caulking that needs to be done on the inside and OSI Quad for any outdoor caulking.
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02-24-2009, 09:10 AM
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stop botherin' me!
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Roofing Siding Gutters Windows
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Chicago
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I don't like silicon caulk. It's non-paintable. For siding, windows and doors I use OSI Quad. It's available in alot of colors and can be painted.
As far as interiors go, I don't do interiors, but the only time we do interiors is when we install windows. We use Alex painters caulk.
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02-24-2009, 11:30 AM
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TRC
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Windows and Doors
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Pure silicone (i use tremsil) for exterior where it won't be painted: vinyl window to alum. capping and such. OSI quad for paintable exterior and alex plus for interior because it will not crack quite as easy as regular alex. I've found that any latex based exterior caulk, which usually uses silicone as an additive, will turn yellow and crack if it's not painted. The acrylic urethane, such as OSI can be painted but doesn't have to be painted.
BTW: i try not to use any GE products since they do business with country's like Iran, supporting their military.
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02-24-2009, 04:42 PM
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stop botherin' me!
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Roofing Siding Gutters Windows
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Location: Chicago
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Originally Posted by TRC
BTW: i try not to use any GE products since they do business with country's like Iran, supporting their military.
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And IBM built the computer that managed the holocaust.
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02-24-2009, 05:44 PM
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TRC
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Windows and Doors
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02-24-2009, 06:39 PM
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stop botherin' me!
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Roofing Siding Gutters Windows
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Location: Chicago
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02-24-2009, 11:45 PM
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Josh
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Siding / Exteriors
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Bellingham, WA
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I like to use Sidewinder - seems to expand and contract without cracking. It is a little stickier, but does the job.
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02-25-2009, 12:34 AM
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Siding, Windows, Seamless Gutters, Metal Roofing
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we use tremsil silicone for exterior you never see our caulking beads anyways visible caulking is a big no no for me
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Like I said...I'm sure you are very good at what you do ~ whatever that is and where ever it happens.
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02-25-2009, 10:27 AM
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windows & siding
Trade:
windows and siding
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: SE wisconsin
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Quad OSI
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02-25-2009, 08:55 PM
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Windows and Doors
Join Date: May 2008
Location: North Central Illinois
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Quad everywhere, Sidewinder if quad not available
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03-02-2009, 04:26 PM
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Siding,S&F,Windows
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SW Iowa
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 OSI most all the time. Vulkem for seals to bare concrete, basement windows.
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03-02-2009, 04:47 PM
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Remodeling
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Charleston,SC
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you use 100% silicone on the inside and the painters love you,,,,,,G.E. is what the banjo player on Deliverance was afflicted with
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