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Where Do I Need to Caulk
Windows?
Basically, window caulking depends largely on the kind of siding and frames you
choose to install. Therefore if you have a window frame like vinyl, chances are, it
will most likely hold tight the glass than the wood frames. So for vinyl siding, all
you need is applying a small amount of painter’s caulk on the edges exactly at
the point where the glass connects your window frame. Although this only
serves aesthetic purposes.
However, in a situation where you have a wood siding and also wish to install a
wood-framed window, you are expected to carry out a thorough filling of the
gaps with a clear silicone caulk in order to prevent leaks and moisture
penetration through the window.
Where are the places to avoid during window caulking?
◦ The window’s weep hole is one of those places you should look out for when window
caulking. The window's weep hole is the small hole that is found at the bottom of the
exterior frame in vinyl windows. This hole is there to serve as a vital exit for moisture
found behind the window.
◦ The point in the window where the trim meets the siding is another vital area to avoid
when caulking your window especially in cases where the trim flush against the siding.