Improper water sealing (caulking) can cause water to invade your home around windows, doors and
dissimilar surfaces in contact with stucco. Over time the wood
in contact and beneath the stucco will rot. Unfortunately this wood rot is not
usually noticeable to the homeowner until there is a problem.
Window caulking and door caulking is important for water proofing and moisture proofing your home.
When EIFS
or hardcoat stucco systems are installed many areas need to be water
sealed. All windows, doors, exterior spigots, HVAC and gas lines,
electrical
and light fixtures, cable wires and
dissimilar surfaces need to be sealed with a high quality silicone
sealant. Atlanta Contracting Services, Inc. uses Dow Corning 795
silicone sealant exclusively for all of our water sealing projects.
