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pressure treated foundation caulk

thomas61 | Posted in General Discussion on

does anyone have a brand name for caulk for the butt joints on a new pressure  treated lumber foundation?

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  1. maj | | #1

    I've used Lexel on PWF's.

  2. TheOldCynic | | #2

    The Canadian Wood Council - http://www.cwc.ca - has a good handbook on pwf, but I can't seem to reach them tonight.

    I believe the recommendation was to use a butyl sealant - the black, goopy cheaparoonie stuff and not the high-tech, high-price ones

    Doc - The Ol'Cynic

  3. GRCourter | | #3

    Geocel 2300, sticks to virtually everything.  200% elasticity and 25 year servicable life.

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    IMERC | | #4

    Vulcum..

     

     

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  5. maj | | #5

    Geocel, Vulcum, Lexel........ all good choices.

     

    Main thing is the elasticity of the product. You don't want something like PL 200/400, or other products that will dry hard.

     

     

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