[Stephan B]

Hello guys,

What is the best caulk for sidings? What do you think of dap dynaflex 230 white?

Thanks

230 is designed for interior use, it is absolutely wrong for exterior siding. Quad 4 is very strong, white or grey have the best consistency (IMHO) and are easily paintable.

 

[Nick1001]

I pretty much use quad max for everything

 

[nickko]

You just have to be a good caulksman.😆

QUAD is great but a pain in the ass to work.

 

[G&Co.]

230 is designed for interior use

Not according to DAP, who should know. The first line on their web page:
"Silicone Tough" latex sealant that offers outstanding exterior performance...
And next to that is "Best for windows/doors/siding"
We can debate how well they accomplished that, but let's not misrepresent the manufacturer.

 

[pinwheel]

I order Big Stretch by the case.


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So do I. Buy it all in clear & we have the mixer to color match it ourselves to whatever paint color we're working with.

I done my own house 5 years ago & it's holding up great.

 

[Lettusbee]

Clear big stretch solves everything.

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[Seven-Delta-FortyOne]

I would not use 230 outdoors. I didn’t feel it was durable enough.

Not a big fan of big stretch either. Thought it was difficult to work with.

Ive been using Sidewinder for years, and it’s hands down the best I’ve ever used.

It’s a pain in the ass to work with no doubt, it’s half glue I think, 🤣 but I’ve pulled off trim 10 years later and the wood split because I couldn’t break the bond.

It sticks equally well to wood, metal flashing, whatever. It’s more durable than most trim products. 😳

Haven’t seen too many guys mention it here over the years. Maybe it’s a regional thing?

 

[G&Co.]

Yes, probably regional. I never heard of Side Winder until you mentiioned it. In my area most people use Quad and Solar Seal.

 

[Randy Bush]

I have use Side Winder only in white though. Seem like it comes out of the gun a little hard. For siding I use the color match Quad or Quad Max.

 

[Mordekyle]

I have use Side Winder only in white though. Seem like it comes out of the gun a little hard. For siding I use the color match Quad or Quad Max.

Last time I used colored QUAD, it bubbled.

Anyone else seen this?


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[VinylHanger]

I only use caulk in plastic tubes. Isn't regular quad in paperbtubes still?

Same reason I stopped using the regular geocel. Ibwould blow three out of four tubes. Lexell works better anyway.

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[Randy Bush]

I only use caulk in plastic tubes. Isn't regular quad in paperbtubes still?

Same reason I stopped using the regular geocel. Ibwould blow three out of four tubes. Lexell works better anyway.

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I don't remember the last time ever blow a tube out with Quad. Lexell is ok , but it is only clear and white.

 

[VinylHanger]

What is the difference between quad and quad max? I only use quad max these days.

It seems to tool better than the old quad.

Anybody still using vulkem? That stuff sucked.

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[Randy Bush]

What is the difference between quad and quad max? I only use quad max these days.

It seems to tool better than the old quad.

Anybody still using vulkem? That stuff sucked.

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I rarely ever tool Quad. Think it looks better not , IMO.

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[CarpenterRN]

Last time I used colored QUAD, it bubbled.

Anyone else seen this?


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Yes and I have also had that issue with Vulkem. Though, more so with the Vulkem than Quad. I asked about caulk bubbling on JLC maybe 14 years ago, but nobody seemed to have a definitive answer. So it just remains an unsolved mystery for me.

 

[Mordekyle]

Yes and I have also had that issue with Vulkem. Though, more so with the Vulkem than Quad. I asked about caulk bubbling on JLC maybe 14 years ago, but nobody seemed to have a definitive answer. So it just remains an unsolved mystery for me.

TY

I’ve seen it bubble if painted before it was cured. I think off gassing.

But I didn’t paint it the last time I used it.


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[goneelkn]

Only time i had Quad bubble was over closed cell backer rod. I just assumed i punctured the rod and it off gassed. Did you use backer rod??

 

[Mordekyle]

Don’t think so, I rarely use it.


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[themasonryman.hwr]

Whatever you do don't ever use quad. Over a couple years quad gets hard cracks and peels away from the joint material and doesn't work. It breaks down and I've had nothing but problems with it. The best I've found is get the color that you need and use dow790 or 795 for exterior work it is extremely durable. This is a professional caulk and you can order online easily. It's uses are endless and they also make structural caulk, interior, exterior what ever type of caulking your doing they've got it.

 

[avenge]

Whatever you do don't ever use quad. Over a couple years quad gets hard cracks and peels away from the joint material and doesn't work. It breaks down and I've had nothing but problems with it. The best I've found is get the color that you need and use dow790 or 795 for exterior work it is extremely durable. This is a professional caulk and you can order online easily. It's uses are endless and they also make structural caulk, interior, exterior what ever type of caulking your doing they've got it.

I have it on my own house for 11 years not one single joint has failed must be user error.