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Different Types of Guns Used for
Window Caulking and Other Jobs
 Ratchet Rod Caulk Gun: When you talk about the most popular type of caulk gun being
used by home users, it has to be the ratchet rod gun. You can easily find these guns in
most hardware stores. It comes with a ragged push rod that helps the caulk come out of
the tube. To make it work properly, you will have to learn how to apply the correct
amount of pressure. In order to stop the flow of the caulk, you will have to pull back the
rod after turning the gun upside down. You will be relieving pressure by making these
moves and this will stop the flow of the caulk. You need to keep in mind that ratchet
guns may come with different thrust ratio, but most of them are likely to have a ration of
5:1. While the gun may not be that expensive, it may be a bit tricky to use, especially if
you have not used a caulk gun before.
 Smooth Rod Dripless Gun: It is also a popular type of caulk gun, and it is preferred by
home users because it is not as pressure sensitive as ratchet rod guns are. Something
that sets these guns apart from ratchet rod guns is their thrust ration, which is 10:1.
There is a spring-operated rod that allows you to adjust the pressure while using the
gun. The flow of the caulk will continue as long as you keep squeezing the trigger.
Simply release the trigger to stop the flow. If you are new to caulking, you will it much
easier to use a smooth rod caulk gun.
 Electric Caulk Gun: If you have to caulk windows frequently, you may want to invest
your money in an electric caulk gun. You can find a battery-operated caulk gun as well,
which may be a good option considering that an electric caulk gun has to be plugged
into the wall. These heavy-duty guns are not that suitable for home users with rather
simple window caulking jobs, but they are easier to handle.