Elite Caulking in Longueuil
Elite Caulking in Longueuil
Water infiltration problems And of air are not uncommon in Longueuil. Most often, these are through cracks and holes in the Doors And windows that they are noticed.
Sometimes, the source of the infiltration can be due to the deterioration of an old caulking carried out on part of your home. This can be joints, weatherstripping or firebreaks, etc.
In any case, an adequate caulking operation is necessary for you.
- How does it work?
- What caulking options do you have?
- Who can effectively caulk?
Closing of openings
Once the origin of the water or air ingress has been detected, the appropriate operations can be carried out. The objective is to plug all the Gaps found after verification.
If the infiltration problem is related to previous caulking, you should think about replacing the caulking joints. This puts an end to all these unpleasant situations right away.
However, if the problem is not with the caulking, then you need to look at the components of your doors and windows. Over time, these components can have cracks that are favourable to water ingress. In this case, you will have to add Sealant Micro-Seals to reinforce the airtightness of the windows.
It must be admitted that both for the detection of infiltration and for the closing of openings, you can act yourself. However, the expertise of a professional like Elite caulking is ideal. You can’t do without these professionals when it comes to thermographic inspection. Elite caulking is a company that operates in the entire Greater Montreal, Longueuil including.
Actions beyond one-time caulking
To ensure the safety of your buildings against fires and gas leaks, building professionals recommend the installation of Fire seals. Indeed, the latter are very waterproof and allow you to prevent the spread of fire, Smoke and gas spread in your home.
It is not only set up by building experts. It is a caulking technique. That’s why this service is available here. The
Products used to implement the Fire caulking are Joints or SealantS approved, quality.
Because of the sensitivity of fire, the operation of installing firestop joints or beads must be carried out with fairly rigor. On this point, specific standards are erected in the Quebec and must be respected by all professionals who offer this type of service. In addition, a Adherent test is usually carried out by the experts in this type of caulking to guarantee the quality and resistance of the Sealer applied.
Fire caulking in Longueuil
Thermos replacement
Defogging
In some cases, you may notice the presence of fog between the panes of your thermos window, without the window being damaged. The steam is a first alert not to be overlooked. To do this, you can perform a Defogging Thermos to restore your glazing to its usual shine. The defogging is carried out by the professionals. It has short-term effectiveness. That’s why, in the long run, you should think about replacing the thermos.
Renovation
To this end, you can call on the expertise of Calfeutrage Elite, a company that operates on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River
Door and window caulking in Longueuil
Detection of the origin of infiltration
To find out the cause of Water infiltration through windows or doors of your home, you must first carry out a visual inspection. The aim is on the one hand to check the condition of the old ones Caulking Made. Indeed, after years, they can become defective, dry or cracked. The Joints caulking may not be in the same shape as it was at the beginning. When the caulking is in such a state with traces of cracks, it is very favorable to water infiltration. In addition, water can become embedded in the smallest cracks found in windows and doors.
However, if the previous caulking seems to be still as good as ever. Waterproof that at the beginning, the problem may lie elsewhere. It can be located in the components of your doors or windows, including:
- Waterproofing joints aroundthermos glass or wall facings , bricks;
- Weatherstripping;
- The executives…
A water jet test on the window or door will allow you to be sure.
For the detection of air leaks, the ideal is to carry out a Thermographic inspection. It is also very effective in detecting water infiltration located in walls that can be difficult to detect at first glance.
Air leakage can also be detected with aspark plug or a sheet of paper very light. You pass the candle or paper through suspected places to check if the draught is passing through. The places to inspect are:
- Strips around windows and doors;
- Poorly installed or unsealed windows;
- Sliding windows;
- Sash windows;
- Bathroom vent;
- Mailbox slot in some doors;
- Cat Flaps;
- Space around the doors…
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Common problems
Condensation (fogging) between thermos windows
Cracked, damaged or unsealed glass
Water and air infiltration
Wear and tear of the mechanisms
What must I do?
It is common to observe some failures of the mechanisms as well as a decrease in the energy efficiency of the windows even before they have reached the life promised by the manufacturer.
More and more homeowners are choosing to renovate the windows on their property or building when they show obvious signs of fatigue.
