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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @rrome6178
    @rrome6178 Год назад +21

    I am so happy that you solved the mystery of how to make the expanding foam reusable!!

  • @Luckdragon2000
    @Luckdragon2000 4 месяца назад +7

    Thanks a lot! We have a 50yo townhouse that we've owned for almost six years now and there are A LOT of various holes from disused cables and our HVAC that I need to patch and repair. Thanks for the awesome advice and instructions!

  • @robertcooper178
    @robertcooper178 2 года назад +189

    As an electrician we always use duct seal for any type of service entry or conduit penetrations. Duct seal won’t deteriorate either and will be water tight.

    • @Bremend
      @Bremend 2 года назад +14

      Duct seal is so easy to use and just doesn't seem to deteriorate in either the sun or the snow

    • @jasonwilliams6005
      @jasonwilliams6005 2 года назад +5

      That's what I use. Lasts for years and then eventually replacing it is super easy

    • @aarontooth
      @aarontooth 2 года назад +2

      You can't paint it though right?

    • @aarontooth
      @aarontooth 2 года назад +3

      Actually I've spray-painted over duct seal myself, so I know it sort of works. But I'm curious if that's doomed to fail eventually.
      Also the other issue in an exterior situation is buggies can probably get through it, although I could be wrong.

    • @flowerpt
      @flowerpt 2 года назад

      Your supply house may have it listed under Monkey Sh*t.

  • @b.keithbarge8570
    @b.keithbarge8570 2 года назад +14

    Dude that was awesome! Easy to understand instructions. My wife might actually let me try my hand at some DIY projects.

  • @lovephotography1966
    @lovephotography1966 2 года назад +13

    Teaching this older gal some tricks. You're amazing!

  • @svridr2k
    @svridr2k 2 года назад +25

    Those airtight containers are just what I always needed! I bought 4! Thanks for the tip!

  • @devonpipke8319
    @devonpipke8319 2 года назад +22

    I use nail polish remover (acetone) to clear out the straw afterwards and it is clean as new in just a few seconds. I also spray it in the can nozzle and everything is good to go for next time. The acetone is also really helpful for getting foam off your hands or anything else you may have got it on

    • @joeberg3164
      @joeberg3164 Год назад

      Another options is to use a bottle of rubbing Alcohol. Its cheap and it readily melts /dissolves away the uncured foam. Pour a drop or two into the can stem value too. Better yet the Alcohol dissolves the sticky stuff off your hands too.

  • @ARNM55-l9v
    @ARNM55-l9v 6 месяцев назад +1

    Homeowner here. Recently used the Locktite Gap & Crack foam sealer. I seem to recall there were two Locktite foam options, one for big gaps & one for smaller gaps. I used the one for smaller gaps. I found this option much easier to predict the amount of expansion. After trimming it came out with extremely small voids, even smaller than the Great Stuff sample you showed.
    As for cleaning off between jobs I used denatured alcohol I put into a simple quart spray bottle. Like you I removed the nozzle / straw assemble although I didn't take off the hose. I sprayed alcohol through the sprayer / hose assembly & on to the top of the can. I didn't do anything special to the top of the spray can top. The denatured alcohol gets the foam off your hands, the can & out of the tube easily.

  • @paul_schuette
    @paul_schuette 6 месяцев назад +2

    The tip on how to clean out the spray foam can tip and tube is awesome! Thanks for sharing. I’ve never heard this before and have just thrown these items away in the past because I knew they would be hard and unusable by the time I needed them again.

  • @trxtech3010
    @trxtech3010 2 года назад +45

    What i do for keeping Silicone Caulking from going bad is I squeeze the handle and let about 1/2 of silicone hang out and then dry like that, next time you go to use it just pull that dried peice out and it will be good as when you first opened it.

    • @golfmaniac007
      @golfmaniac007 Год назад +1

      ingenious 🤣

    • @ddau4865
      @ddau4865 Год назад +1

      Was just about to write that ....that what i would always do

    • @tnijoo5109
      @tnijoo5109 Год назад

      Hey that’s smart. Thank you.

    • @brandonbell5357
      @brandonbell5357 Год назад

      Getto

    • @daveallen7767
      @daveallen7767 Месяц назад +1

      I put different types of sealant in my 2nd freezer after putting plastic wrap rubber banded to the tip. Later after thawed sealant still viable.

  • @videousername3
    @videousername3 2 года назад +10

    I ended up using Lexel recently instead of Silicon Caulk, and was really happy with it. The nice thing is that it'll stick to itself and you can paint it, unlike silicon.

    • @gg-gn3re
      @gg-gn3re 8 месяцев назад

      Yea lexel is straight rubber, probably pretty similar to the flex seal stuff

  • @GerryMander-kj9sz
    @GerryMander-kj9sz Год назад +2

    I just use a piece of doubled over painter's tape to preserve chalk tubes. It lasts for months or years!
    Thanks for the tip on sealing the back too.

  • @Esiddik
    @Esiddik 2 года назад +9

    You ARE LITERALLY the ONLY person on RUclips that went over this stuff especially the foam can cleaning.
    It took me months on what to use and accidentally stumbled upon duct seal, (because my electrician didn’t use anything behind my panel ) but having alternative methods is nice too ! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @leanit5756
    @leanit5756 7 месяцев назад +1

    4:37 reminds me of my trip to the doctor a couple days after a "great time" back in my college days.

    • @ranjah76
      @ranjah76 2 месяца назад +1

      Found the winning comment! Ha ha😅😅

  • @larryproffitt4729
    @larryproffitt4729 2 года назад +10

    This is one of the most useful videos that I didn't know I needed. Thank you for the information and making it.

  • @martinc6273
    @martinc6273 2 года назад +12

    Awesome tips Scott! Direct sunlight and heat from hot summer days factors into the decision. Paintable flex/elastic silicone plus a coat of exterior paint will help.

  • @keithw8646
    @keithw8646 2 года назад +7

    This guy’s great! I wonder how he learned so many practical tips.

  • @dougb8207
    @dougb8207 2 года назад +1

    I greatly appreciate the tip about storing caulk in an air-tight tube. I had just recently been looking for an answer to that question. Thanks much.

  • @rahorakhty1420
    @rahorakhty1420 Год назад

    So happy I came across the tips for salvaging cans of spray foam. I recently purchased a can and only used a small amount, had to throw out the can and applicator

  • @alexg7856
    @alexg7856 2 года назад +8

    Acetone works for dissolving spray foam as well. I usually put a little in the straw and you can watch it dissolve all the way down.

  • @jeffthewhiff
    @jeffthewhiff 2 года назад +10

    Very good information in the video. Yes, it is frustrating to buy a can of spray foam for just a small project. I didn't realize that you could use WD-40 to clean the plastic applicator as well. The Air tight container is also very cool and I will likely buy a couple of those too!

    • @jeffthewhiff
      @jeffthewhiff Год назад +1

      @Cerceify Yes, I can relate. I have thrown away several partially-used cans of spray foam insulation over the years and did so today on a project. It kind of makes one wonder why the spray can foam insulation companies don't offer a can for smaller applications.

    • @biblejournaling66
      @biblejournaling66 Год назад

      I use acetone to clean out dry foam from applicator and can tip. It eats it away almost instantly.

  • @Bonjour-World
    @Bonjour-World 7 месяцев назад +12

    Warning: Do NOT use expanding foam under vinyl siding. When it expands then it can push the siding away from the structure.

    • @reretaylor5764
      @reretaylor5764 14 дней назад

      What do we use for big holes on vinyl siding?

  • @Danko88
    @Danko88 8 месяцев назад

    Cheeper method to seal the chalk tube is hot glue. Works amazing seals like new. Another great video, always link these to my son so he learns about home maintenance tips.

  • @Environmenthrall
    @Environmenthrall 2 года назад +15

    Try a large blue wirenut (like the Ideal 454) for sealing caulk and adhesive tubes. The reds work well, too, for smaller tube applicator/nozzle cuts.

  • @joanies6778
    @joanies6778 2 года назад +5

    Wow, love that container to seal up tubes. Great tip!

  • @m.d.newell935
    @m.d.newell935 Год назад +1

    Great tip on the storage container!! Never knew those existed!

  • @Qulevra
    @Qulevra 2 года назад +5

    I usually pack it with spray foam then caulk on top. Smoothen it, paint it, it’s barely noticeable after. Works great on high visibility jobs such as exterior outlets etc.

    • @im2yys4u81
      @im2yys4u81 2 года назад +1

      I use that method as well. I use Great Stuff Window and Door foam. Doesn't expand as much as the regular spray foam.

  • @protoman247
    @protoman247 2 года назад

    nice demonstration showing the voids in the foam 👍👍

  • @franciscocruzjr5721
    @franciscocruzjr5721 4 месяца назад +4

    I smooth out 100% silicone by putting a dab of Vicks or even oil then using my finger (dipped in oil) to spread the silicone. It gives it a professional look.

  • @teknologyguy5638
    @teknologyguy5638 Год назад +1

    Great Tips about cleaning up the spray foam tube

  • @idmhead0160
    @idmhead0160 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tip on using WD40 to clean out the end piece. And for the tip on the air tight containers for the caulking

  • @joanne4120
    @joanne4120 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you.What an excellent video, great details without a lot of extra talking.But you answered so many of my questions.Thank you so much and god bless

  • @tonyc7352
    @tonyc7352 3 месяца назад +3

    I like your videos, but, you need to spritz a little water water in that gap before hitting it with expansion foam. It really makes a difference for more expansion, better adhesion and less voids.

  • @kidrauhl0v3
    @kidrauhl0v3 Месяц назад

    🙌🤣 you have no idea how amazing of an idea the sealed container! im sure ive wasted at least $1000 worth of silicone .. which of course.. dried up before i used it all.. so THANK YOU

  • @Erydanus
    @Erydanus 2 года назад +7

    Really helpful, I recently realized I've got a lot of these kinds of gaps around my house. In addition to gaps around pipes coming into the house, my foundation actually has some gaps between some of the bricks. I'm not sure if they were supposed to be vents but I've got just every so often evenly spaced around the house bricks where there's no mortar between two of them as if they're supposed to be that way. And I kind of think that those probably should be sealed against bugs too, I had about 10 crickets get in the house this summer and I hate those things.

    • @jorymills652
      @jorymills652 2 года назад +7

      Those are vents to let out moisture and water that may have gotten behind the bricks. To keep bugs out try cutting screen to that size and curling the edges over to make a tiny rectangular box. Then slip it into the hole that way it can still vent but also keep bugs out.

    • @Erydanus
      @Erydanus 2 года назад

      @@jorymills652 I know they're supposed to be for venting but I think that that's not done anymore and it's generally considered better to completely seal the foundation but I'm not certain about that. As far as putting an anti bug screen I'm afraid it wouldn't really be possible. Literally it's just like they left the mortar out from between two bricks in a couple of places. I'm on a crawl space with no basement fyi.

    • @jorymills652
      @jorymills652 2 года назад +1

      @@Erydanus Not sure where you live up here in New England not many brick homes are being made anymore so they are all older with the vent holes. The vertical joints were used for venting and at least for here we use screens to keep out the bugs. If bugs become a real problem could always hire a pest control company to help with exclusion work.

    • @User-cc6cq
      @User-cc6cq 2 года назад +1

      Bare foam backer rod, intended for filling large gaps (for caulking), is pretty good for plugging brick veneer vent weep holes from insect/rodent intrusion. One would think mice could just chew through it (they can), but in my experience, they don't...

    • @genecarden780
      @genecarden780 2 года назад +2

      @@Erydanus wrong you have to let the moisture out from behind the brick and allow air circulation

  • @flowerpt
    @flowerpt 2 года назад

    A welcome reminder this time of year!

  • @ranjah76
    @ranjah76 2 месяца назад

    Ok. That storage container is awesome. How have i not seen these?!

  • @willtell7023
    @willtell7023 2 года назад +4

    Great vid and tips. Be careful with expanding foam. Some have such strong expanding strength can cause a crack.

  • @davidm7824
    @davidm7824 2 года назад +3

    I use plumber's putty. It is non hardening and seals very well. It is not messy and won't stick to your hands and waterproof and cheap.

    • @trollrx
      @trollrx 2 года назад

      I used this method too but with mixed results depending on the caulk. Seems to work good on water based stuff but less well on solvent based caulk and adhesives.

  • @Demebeso714
    @Demebeso714 2 года назад +2

    Thank you great great video.. someone was a wonderful role model for you growing up.. you are young but are a wealth of knowledge..I really need this information will do this over the weekend.. I noticed it's already a bit nippy in the mornings and now is the time to do this.. thank you!

  • @michaelpoczynek
    @michaelpoczynek 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video. I think I need to try Duct seal as well. Have a great day!

  • @Silverdragon517
    @Silverdragon517 2 года назад +2

    Love your videos. You explain things so simply

  • @Johnny_Ocha
    @Johnny_Ocha 7 месяцев назад +1

    Good advice mate! I used both. 💪🙂👍

  • @txgrizzlyvet1074
    @txgrizzlyvet1074 Год назад +2

    Thank you, Sir. I didn't know that about WD 40 and spray foam. Damn, I guess even us old dogs can learn new tricks. 🙃 That alone earned you a sub from me, Sir. Keep 'em comin'!

  • @1hjehje
    @1hjehje 6 месяцев назад

    For caulking cracks between smooth surfaces I have gotten in the habit of wiping down the contact surfaces with alcohol and let it dry before applying the caulking. The rubbing alcohol moisture and surface contaminants and really helps to bond the caulking to both surfaces. It is quick and easy to do with a small rag and bit of alcohol, but it seems to make a noticable difference.

  • @tedspens
    @tedspens 2 года назад

    I didn't know WD-40 dissolves dry spray foam. Good tip! I use a screw and tape to seal silicone. Tape keeps the air out and the screw will pull out a small plug, should any air get in. I've used tubes stored for months and still fresh as new. I would need at least a dozen of those air tight containers, so nice product but not practical for my needs. Thanks for the info!

  • @ascienceguy-5109
    @ascienceguy-5109 2 года назад +2

    For large holes in wood or siding, I have had good luck using epoxy putty. You knead together the two part putty and apply and finish with fingers or putty knife. There is no sticky mess, and the plug is permanent. Unused putty has a fairly good shelf life

  • @amylambert2365
    @amylambert2365 Год назад

    Helpful info and products! Thank you.

  • @gordonadams5891
    @gordonadams5891 5 месяцев назад

    I've also used silicone to repair books falling apart. It doesn't fully dry out which is perfect for this use.

  • @mannyv2270
    @mannyv2270 2 года назад

    Great explanation and perfect visuals covering all details. Thanks.

  • @ssnydess6787
    @ssnydess6787 2 года назад +4

    Using backer rod (closed cell foam) works well to provide support for your sealant during cure and avoiding a 3 surface adhesion that tears the sealant loose when the surfaces expand/contract. This is the way curtain wall glass is installed in skyscrapers. Wish I could publish a simple drawing that shows. Easier drawn than explained...

  • @jagonzales12
    @jagonzales12 2 года назад

    Scott great video I love your tips Keep up the good work. May God Bless you for all you do

  • @awehnert235
    @awehnert235 2 года назад

    Thanks, great advise on the spray foam clean up!

  • @fanodanny
    @fanodanny Год назад

    We have had some "mouse noise" in our house at different times, checked all over, especially in the garage attached to the house.....no way in !!! As soon as your video started I said...S.O.B. !!!! It was dark out so I checked the opening...hmmmmm ? Down stairs and pulled out the pink insulation.....well now...pieces of the grey foam from around the tubes are "inside" the house, little buggers !!! I stuffed steel wool really good around the tubes on the inside....tomorrow will get to the outside...more steel wool and finish off with silicone stuff. Great help, thanks

  • @Scottsideways
    @Scottsideways 2 года назад +2

    Great vid! I forgot how to wire an outlet though 😂

  • @pedroespinal6871
    @pedroespinal6871 Год назад

    After applying caulking, I use a small container of water and or water mixed with a few drops of soap to smooth out the applied silicone. The silicone while it is freshly applied will not stick to water. This is an easy way to shape and or form the application for a fine finish. From time to time rewet the tool/smoother or your finger as you do the work. Clean up the tool/smoother or your finger as needed to ensure a superb finish.

  • @DBTAudio
    @DBTAudio 2 месяца назад

    Excellent content!

  • @susansmith7071
    @susansmith7071 Год назад

    Thank younso much! I worked like a charm

  • @haily-rs9lm
    @haily-rs9lm Год назад

    Thanks for your clips

  • @christopherkeating4830
    @christopherkeating4830 2 года назад

    Thanks! Great suggestions on how to clean up the Great Stuff tube and trigger.

  • @jamesshenay3426
    @jamesshenay3426 Год назад

    Very interesting 🤔.... thanks for your help

  • @nvy2fd588
    @nvy2fd588 2 года назад +2

    Although more expensive, the loc tite foam is worth it imo, much better adherabilty and seems to be more dense after drying, almost to a closed cell foam strength compared to the great stuff. I’ve used probably a hundred cans of great stuff, it works well for interior sealing projects but I find it doesn’t initially adhere as well to some materials and will slough off

  • @100vg
    @100vg 2 года назад +1

    Such a wonderful Great Stuff tip, straw and trigger cleaning tutorial. I didn't know that WD-40 could clear it out and always had to throw them away. I've said before, you always think of everything. If the tip doesn't clear well enough with a drywall screw or one like yours, could WD-40 be used in the tip and then be cleaned out with slow running tap water into it over a sink, from a glass over a bucket, or something like that?
    I've been waiting for your next video. I bought a pack of 4-Port side-by-side 12-14 AWG Romex Push-In Wire Nuts from The Home Depot before finding your channel because an electrician used them and left me two of them, one of which I used, but wanted more. After seeing your Wago 221 Lever-Nut kind, I wanted to exchange the unused package for them, but they didn't have 4-Port, only 2, 3 and 5, so I returned them to buy the Wago from you. I bought the 36 piece pack because 8 5-Port should be enough for a while and I don't need 78 of them to get 18-5 Port. This box will be easier to store. That's all I need for now, but I'll shop your store the next time I need something you carry. Thanks for everything you do for us, Scott! I love your videos!

  • @tipsunknow
    @tipsunknow 2 года назад

    good job! thanks share it!

  • @terrilnu9756
    @terrilnu9756 2 года назад

    thanks so much for the tips. they also let me know when I'm getting in over my head.
    quick question. I live in an older home. recently resided the house and the 1940's interlocking siding is still there with new siding on top. is there a need to seal the bottom of the siding and the house without measuring I'm guessing about an inch up running pretty much around the entire house there is a gap-an open invitation for bugs. should it be sealed? not sealed because the house needs to breathe? it's the time of year when stink bugs, crickets, and spiders are working their way in, spring brings other critters such as sugar ants etc... or is this just something to live with?
    thanks for all your sharing.

  • @NathanHarrison7
    @NathanHarrison7 7 месяцев назад

    Great tips. Thank you.

  • @gnarfish5555
    @gnarfish5555 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for your advice!!

  • @bretsalowitz
    @bretsalowitz Год назад

    Great advice and great video

  • @DCS026
    @DCS026 Год назад +1

    Great tip on keeping the silicone caulking from drying out, just ordered two of those. Now, how do you keep PVC glue from drying out. I already do the vacuum bag seal trick and that sort of works, but not all that well. Any tips?

  • @mcdls5
    @mcdls5 2 года назад +1

    My favorite long way way to seal up a tube is to put a layer or two of plastic over the tip and then wrapping a rubber band over that. I've had open tubes last years with this. Short term, use a wire nut.

    • @thezeta
      @thezeta 2 года назад

      What type of plastic over the tip? Like the food Saran Wrap?

    • @mcdls5
      @mcdls5 2 года назад +1

      @@thezeta I use whatever is handy. Painters plastic, grocery bag, hot dog wrapper, most anything.
      To give you an idea of how well this works, Two days ago I re-opened a tube that had the tip covered with two layers of painters plastic and a rubber band for well over a year. The rubber band was shot but the caulk worked just fine.

  • @heatherthyne2307
    @heatherthyne2307 Год назад

    It seems that Great Stuff has re-designed the dispensing straw and trigger, and you cannot easily take them apart. The trigger has clips that mean once you seat it, it can't be taken off the nozzle now, without breaking the small plastic tabs - and in the process dispensing more and more foam (by accident - thankfully onto the lawn that I could easily grab up). And the nozzle is a 2 part item that if you take the outer part off (it's clipped onto the trigger, which is plastic-wrapped onto the can) then you see the small nozzle you showed when you sealed a gap in a brick void, so apparently they've added an outside nozzle to the small straw.

  • @kersi-sandiego6036
    @kersi-sandiego6036 2 года назад +1

    Very useful video. I use Loctite because it's denser.

  • @coltbtd
    @coltbtd 6 месяцев назад

    All you need is a cheap rubber glove and put it on the tube and use packing tape to seal the end of it, it’ll last for months and months. Usually the dried silicon at the tip pops right out and everything below it is fresh

  • @philshock3805
    @philshock3805 10 месяцев назад

    I just use a dab of hot glue to seal up partially used tubes - seals the opening completely and makes the tube last for at least a year or two. Doesn't do anything for the bottom of course but I haven't found that to be an issue. Still, good to know those air tight containers are available.

  • @mdorf61
    @mdorf61 2 года назад

    THank you! very informative

  • @bobsoft
    @bobsoft Год назад

    I use one of those guns and the screw on can of spray foam. Leave it on when not in use and it stays good till the next time its needed. If I ever need to clean off the spray foam I use Acetone

  • @4speed3pedals
    @4speed3pedals 2 года назад +1

    I really prefer Phenoseal to any silicone product. When applying, it cleans up with water whereas Silicone is a mess to get off. Phenoseal used to have displays where it was sold showing that it can be used as a tile grout. It doesn't discolor, comes in white, brown and clear and it will not shed paint as silicone products do. Once set up, it goes no where until removed. If a surface is not well prepared, silicone caulks can peel. Phenoseal does not. I much prefer a caulk that is maintenance free over silicone products. Home Depot in my area of Southern PA handle it as well as many hardware and construction supply stores in Maryland. It is great if you live by the Atlantic ocean. Salt air can be brutal along with sunlight. I have been using it since the 80's.

  • @JeffreyWillis800
    @JeffreyWillis800 Год назад

    good video, you didn't do the outdoor water faucet though, is there a reason?

  • @jerrytalley802
    @jerrytalley802 9 месяцев назад

    One last thing you could do is gently blow out the tube after WD40 with compressed air like a blow gun, but protect your eyes. I’ve never seen that air tight caulking holder, so thanks for that tip too.

  • @TheSpatulaCity
    @TheSpatulaCity 2 года назад +1

    2:13 Looks like it's time for a video on how to replace the foam insulation on that A/C lineset. Probably should have done that before applying the silicone though so that you can get it wedged in the wall as much as possible.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 года назад

      I can’t believe it took 30K views to point that out 😂. I agree that insulation is well beyond needing replaced.

  • @kai6424
    @kai6424 Год назад

    Best caulking hands down is big stretch or quad pro max . I prefer big stretch but both just as good

  • @markallen9389
    @markallen9389 Год назад

    LMAO! Don’t forget your Milwaukee knife!

  • @TomCee53
    @TomCee53 2 года назад

    Expanding foam is a bit tricky. If you use too much it goes everywhere. Too little can leave small gaps. I have trimmed it off and cover with silicone after it is well cured. Some of those examples seemed like you might have left gaps. Always best to examine all sides carefully. You can test spray with water after a couple of days to make sure everything has cured.

    • @im2yys4u81
      @im2yys4u81 2 года назад

      I use Great Stuff Door and Window foam in the blue can. I bought the Great Stuff dispensing gun. I've got an old 50's house so for me it was well worth the price.

  • @MrNiceGuyMEGA08
    @MrNiceGuyMEGA08 2 года назад +8

    We use DAP ultra clear roof waterproof sealant - it stays permanently flexible as opposed to the 100% silicone which will eventually pull away due to different materials expanding at different rates. To me, the DAP ultra clear roof waterproof sealant has a higher capacity to stretch with those materials. This product is better than silicone because it is specifically made for roofs. (And it's paintable with latex paint after 24 hours - oil paint not recommend.)
    Put on some latex gloves; it's some sticky stuff but goes on like any other caulk.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback 👍

    • @ADHDhandcrafts
      @ADHDhandcrafts 2 года назад +2

      Ultra clear is awesome

    • @flowerpt
      @flowerpt 2 года назад

      It's the best I've used. Big Orange didn't have a SKU for it when I went last week.

    • @genecarden780
      @genecarden780 2 года назад

      If you install 100% silicone correctly it will last at least 20 or 30 years and does not shrink. I have installed miles (probably 100) in high rise buildings and other installations. If you think it shrinks you installed i5 wrong o4 used a cheap product like DAP

    • @MrNiceGuyMEGA08
      @MrNiceGuyMEGA08 2 года назад

      @@genecarden780 If it's not outside in the sun or on a roof, I'd agree with you. It's not that the silicone actually shrinks, it's more that the materials that it is stuck to expand and contract and the silicone pulls away from those materials. So I guess a little bit of this a little bit of that; I'll meet you in the middle.

  • @iamtemo
    @iamtemo Год назад

    Scott! Thank you

  • @jbwise2002
    @jbwise2002 Год назад

    So.. this topic is great, but you really need to apply the air barrier to the actual sheathing behind the siding to make a difference. Bc it appears you are only applying these products to the cladding (siding) this will do very little to stop air or bugs as they can simply crawl up behind the siding into the gap and into the conditioned space (what they most likely do already.)

  • @AlexBerg1
    @AlexBerg1 2 года назад +1

    Awesome tips! Was wondering how to keep those consumables fresh longer.

  • @melvinreece4006
    @melvinreece4006 2 года назад

    Great tips. Thanks

  • @lcampm2
    @lcampm2 2 года назад

    I needed this

  • @Tman76
    @Tman76 Год назад

    In tight areas I use squeeze tubes. No gun needed and they are smaller and flexible. Less waste too- you probably won’t use the whole big tube.

  • @greggdsciotto8952
    @greggdsciotto8952 2 года назад +1

    Great info, thx!!

  • @ranger178
    @ranger178 2 года назад

    i got these little red rubber condoms that go on tip of caulking tubes you get them on amazon they are strong, and reusable comes in a little container

  • @martyvanord984
    @martyvanord984 2 года назад

    The air tite tube probably is best to store caulk tubes in a vehicle. For home use, I have had the Red Cap mini condoms sized for the caulk nozzle keep caulk for a year at home. I was pleasently surprized becausr I did not think they would work.

  • @g.fortin3228
    @g.fortin3228 Год назад

    Cool ..good ideas and insight. subbed !

  • @carlcarnes2426
    @carlcarnes2426 8 месяцев назад

    City use acetone to clear the spray foam from the tip and can. Works great.

  • @carolinasonsoutdoors2483
    @carolinasonsoutdoors2483 Год назад

    OSI makes a spray foam that is closed cell that would probably work great also i know its made for window and door installations i haven had a chance to use it yet.

  • @lastgameplay
    @lastgameplay 2 года назад

    Great video, lotsa good tips in there.

  • @randomdude3066
    @randomdude3066 2 года назад +1

    I literally just asked about this in the call for questions you posted a couple of days ago

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 года назад

      Oh I know, that is what spurred the video and I will touch on it for the video this Friday as well. Thanks for the feedback 👍

  • @batou1468
    @batou1468 7 месяцев назад

    you can also use pure acetone/nail polish remover which is cheaper to clean foam...

  • @garywinkel1831
    @garywinkel1831 2 года назад

    I use my old, clean WD-40 caps, fill with the silicone and use it like a cap on the tube. Let it stand upside down until it cures in the cap. The next time you use it, just twist the cap off and go.