Benefits of Waterproof Caulk: What You Gain

Caulk is a powerful material that can help fill cracks, gaps, and between surfaces in your building or home. You’ll see caulk mainly used around door frames, windows, pipes, and other surfaces that would need to be sealed. This can help reduce or prevent bugs from making their way into your home or cool air making its way out of your home. 

Deluxe Waterproofing wants to show you what waterproof caulk does for you. Below are a few benefits you’ll experience from choosing waterproof caulk. 

Types of Caulk & Applications

There are different types of caulk that you can choose from. They aren’t all waterproof but they perform well for the purpose they were made for. This includes the following types of caulk:

Latex Caulk

Latex caulk is mainly used for porous or nonporous surfaces. It will not do well in areas that have extreme temperatures or exposure to sunlight. It’s best used for filling gaps in interior spaces such as inner trim or drywall. It will break down if it’s exposed to moisture. 

Silicone Caulk

Silicone caulk is more difficult to apply and remove than latex caulk, but it’s a waterproof caulk. This type of caulk is perfect for areas that have extreme temperatures or exposure to sunlight. It comes in two different forms. Acid cure and neutral cure. An acid cure is good for non-porous areas like glazed tile or glass. A neutral cure is good for areas such as wood or metal. This is the general choice for windows and doors. 

Polyurethane Caulk

This caulk is meant for exterior areas and can combine two different types of material together, such as wood and metal. Once applied, it has to be painted as it is not UV resistant. 

The Benefits of Waterproof Caulk

Waterproof caulk has many benefits attached to it. They not only protect against water and moisture, but they also provide the following benefits:

Flexibility

Waterproof caulk is made of silicone which makes it very flexible at any temperature.

Mold & Mildew Resistant

Thanks to its moisture resistance, you won’t experience any mold or mildew growth. This makes it a great option for outside applications. 

Great for Nonporous Surfaces

Silicone caulk is great at bonding to surfaces making it a great choice for areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. 

Waterproof Caulk and Plumbing

Thanks to its water resistance and adhesion, waterproof caulk does great at withstanding water pressure and holding cold-water systems. 

Deluxe Waterproofing Has You Covered!

As you can see, there are a lot of different products to choose from. A project that demands to caulk will need a product that’s ready to handle the job. If you need help finding the right caulk product or you need a roof waterproofed, visit our contact page today and we’ll be ready to help.