If you’ve read any of the other articles on Green Old Home, you might have noticed a theme: I don’t want you to have to do your work twice. That’s why we have an article called, for example, “How to Caulk for Durable Seals,” and another discussing whether caulk or spray foam are more durable … Read more
This article outlines the pros and cons of caulk and spray foam so that you can make smart choices about which to use for different jobs when air sealing your house. This article is also a summary of the information contained in the previous few articles, which cover the following topics in more detail: Types … Read more
This article will teach you how to use cans of single-component closed-cell expanding polyurethane foam—AKA Great Stuff—to air seal gaps, cracks, and joints in your house. As discussed in the previous article on the properties of spray foam, your goal when using those cans should be to air seal, not insulate, your home. If you’re … Read more
If you’ve read any other articles on Green Old Home, you probably already know that I think 100% silicone caulk is the single most useful product for do-it-yourself weatherization—despite the fact that you won’t find it in the weatherization aisle of most big box stores. But what about everybody’s other favorite sealant, the cans of … Read more
This article will teach you how to make sure your caulked joints, gaps, and cracks stay sealed for as long as possible. When you’re air sealing your home (or caulking anything else around your house!), the last thing you want is for your work to go to waste. And unlike the caulk around your kitchen … Read more