Caulking Cedar Siding
After the final piece of cedar siding is on the side of the house, you must seal the joints of wood from the outside elements. Your investment in this beautiful wood siding and your home is worth the effort to finalize the job. Matching the color for the caulk and siding is you own choice. There are manufacturers that make colored caulk, but the best choice maybe a high quality, clear silicone. Remember that when it comes to caulking material, you will get what you pay for and the higher the quality, the longer the silicone sealant will do its job.
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Instructions
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Select the most comfortable caulking gun you can find. Be sure the squeeze gun is comfortable in your hands, as you will be spending a few hours pressing the trigger. Most homes may take six to ten cases of caulk to perform a thorough job of sealing the siding.
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Cut the tip of the exit tube at an angle with hole about ¼ inch in diameter using the caulk gun cutter. Most squeeze guns have a built in cutter for this task, as well as a thin metal tip for breaking the interior seal. Push the metal tip into the tube and break the interior seal. Place the tube into the caulk gun.
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Lay the tip of the tube at a 45-degree angle in the joint to be filled and gently squeeze the trigger. As the sealant comes from the tube, fill the joint by continuously running the tube along the joint line. When you come to the end, release the trigger and relieve the pressure on the tube by pushing the stroke rod release lever.
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Use a wet cloth or your finger after it has been dipped in water to smooth out any rough ridges. The water will keep the caulk from sticking to your finger or the wet cloth.
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Tips & Warnings
Caulk only on dry weather days, as the more moisture in the air, the longer the silicone caulk will take to cure.
Always dispose of or recycle the empty caulking tubes in the proper way, never burn the plastic tubes.
