THANK YOU I have been a professional caulker for over 40 years. I get so tired of all of the miss-information on caulking on RUclips. Stupid things like “try to force as much sealant into the gap as you can” You are one of the few that gets it right. Just a couple of things to add. While you are right the home centers will generally have 3 sizes of backer rod, it is actually made in many sizes from 1/4” to 4”. As a general rule of thumb the backer rod should be installed not less than 1/4” deep nor more than 1/2”. And within these limits it should be approximately 1/2 as deep as the gap is wide. This will give the sealant the best chance for a long life. Again thank you for putting out the correct information.
That’s a good observation I’ll keep that in mind for my next video. Basically you use a knife and you kind of push and roll it at the same time and squeeze it into the gap. It’s really easy
THANK YOU I have been a professional caulker for over 40 years. I get so tired of all of the miss-information on caulking on RUclips. Stupid things like “try to force as much sealant into the gap as you can” You are one of the few that gets it right. Just a couple of things to add. While you are right the home centers will generally have 3 sizes of backer rod, it is actually made in many sizes from 1/4” to 4”. As a general rule of thumb the backer rod should be installed not less than 1/4” deep nor more than 1/2”. And within these limits it should be approximately 1/2 as deep as the gap is wide. This will give the sealant the best chance for a long life. Again thank you for putting out the correct information.
Thank you for the advice. I’ve been wondering what I needed to fill in the gap between the vinyl siding and my screened porch, now I have an answer.
Amazing! Thank You! Bless Your heart and gold hands! This is quality work!
I appreciate that thank you!
@@truqualitypaintingtv7814 Do you work in Burien WA area by any chance? 🙏
Thank you. Your video is very helpful!
Thanks for the great advice!
Backer rod was invented because even a 40 year old veteran contractor is not perfect ☝☝☝
Wish you showed how you installed it and see the finish product. Thanks
That’s a good observation I’ll keep that in mind for my next video. Basically you use a knife and you kind of push and roll it at the same time and squeeze it into the gap. It’s really easy
Would've been more helpful if you showed how it actually works. How big the gap was and how to put it in and then also how to caulk it.
I’ll remember this advice for any future videos thank you for your input
Great video! This will work on gaps for mice?
Add coarse steel wool into the gaps (rodents will not chew into that) then add the backer rod then caulk over that for a nice finish.