With the arrival of the cold weather, this year 2018 and this from November, for a winter that lasts until April,the points of infiltration are more and more felt in a house: the windows, the doors, the roof ... To avoid the energy loss of the winter months, it is never too late to caulk these different inflows of air and moisture. These precautions save money by lowering the heating
Precautions to take before winter
Autumn is here and your home needs to prepare for another winter storm before it gets too cold. It's about preventing icy air infiltration and destructive water infiltration from the building. If your building envelope has been caulking more than 10 years old, we strongly recommend that you inspect it visually, twice a year; in the fall and spring, the sealing and condition of the
Hilti sealing for fire caulking
The Hilti Group specializes in the manufacture and sale of products dedicated to building and construction professionals. The company operates in more than 120 countries around the world, bringing together product development centers and factories and manufacturing. The company produces a wide range of tools and equipment including sealants and firewall seals that are of interest to caulking
For sustainable and environmentally friendly caulking
Caulking doors and windows significantly reduces the heating bill. In addition to the undeniable savings that can be made, caulking is also a good operation for the preservation of the environment. Thermal insulation is optimal, which limits greenhouse gas emissions and energy losses. But companies specializing in caulking go even further in their ecological approach. Technicians are increasingly
The cold cut: the waterproofing of the door flap
Like caulking windows, air infiltration, moisture, insects and mold are signs that a door is poorly insulated and requires weatherstripping. All openings are subject to air and moisture infiltration, which results in medium- and long-term degradation of woodwork and buildings. Air infiltration is an energy loss that increases your heating or air conditioning bills depending on the season. The
Caulking of sliding windows: a delicate operation
Caulking requires specific skills; both in the field of news technologies (infrared thermography) than in the application of sealants and seals. Caulking refers to all openings in a dwelling such as doors and windows. We'll talk below about the sliding windows that are usually found in verandas and pergolas. Quality caulking is necessary to preserve their functionality: better thermal