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 <\/span>joints<\/strong>, <\/span>weatherstripping<\/strong> <\/span>or <\/span>firebreaks<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n In any case, an adequate caulking operation is necessary for you.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_letter_spacing=”-1px” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]When faced with a water infiltration problem, the first thing to do is to detect the origin of the infiltration. After detection, a gasket replacement action may be considered.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_letter_spacing=”-1px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”34px” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] However, if the previous caulking seems to be still as good as ever. <\/span>Waterproof<\/strong> <\/span>that at the beginning, the problem may lie elsewhere. It can be located in the components of your doors or windows, including: <\/p>\n A <\/span>Water jet <\/span>test<\/strong> on the window or door will allow you to be sure of this.<\/p>\n For the detection of <\/span>air leaks<\/strong>, the ideal is to carry out a <\/span>Thermographic inspection<\/strong>. It is also very effective in detecting water infiltration located in walls that can be difficult to detect at first glance. <\/p>\n Air leakage can also be detected with aspark plug<\/strong> <\/span>or a <\/span>sheet of paper<\/strong> <\/span>very light<\/strong>. You pass the candle or paper through suspected places to check if the draught is passing through. The places to inspect are: <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”tel:450-473-3548″ button_text=”Call us now for an estimate of your needs” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_letter_spacing=”-1px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”34px” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] 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. <\/p>\n However, if the problem is not with the caulking, then you need to look at the <\/span>components of your doors and windows<\/strong>. Over time, these components can have cracks that are favourable to water ingress. In this case, you will have to add <\/span>Sealant Micro-Seals<\/strong> <\/span>to reinforce the airtightness of the windows.<\/p>\n 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 <\/span>professional<\/strong> <\/span>like <\/span>Elite caulking<\/strong> <\/span>is ideal. You can’t do without these professionals when it comes to thermographic inspection. <\/span>Elite caulking<\/strong> <\/span>is a company that operates in the entire <\/span>Greater Montreal<\/strong>, <\/span>Longueuil<\/strong> <\/span>including.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_letter_spacing=”-1px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”34px” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n To ensure the safety of your buildings against fires and gas leaks, building professionals recommend the installation of <\/span>Fire seals<\/strong>. Indeed, the latter are very waterproof and allow you to <\/span>prevent the spread of fire<\/strong>, <\/span>Smoke and gas <\/span>spread<\/strong> in your home.<\/p>\n It is not only set up by building experts. It is a caulking technique. That’s why this service is available here. The 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 <\/span>Quebec<\/strong> <\/span>and must be respected by all professionals who offer this type of service. In addition, a <\/span>Adherent test<\/strong> <\/span>is usually carried out by the experts in this type of caulking to guarantee the quality and resistance of the <\/span>Sealer<\/strong> <\/span>applied.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_letter_spacing=”-1px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”34px” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/calfeutrage-elite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/employe-mesure-fenetre.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”employee-measure-window” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n It may happen that the seals, frames of your doors or windows are not in bad condition. You are thus, a priori, protected from water or air infiltration. However, your <\/span>thermos<\/strong> <\/span>can be a problem that, if not effectively addressed, could cause you damage. In this case, you can think aboutreplacing your glazing<\/strong>, <\/span>Defogging<\/strong> <\/span>or a <\/span>Total renovation.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_letter_spacing=”-1px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”34px” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n When the problem is with the glass of your thermos window, there is no need to change the entire window. There are better and more economical things. All you have to do is replace the windows or thermoses. The operation consists of <\/span>Replace the old thermos in poor condition with a new, custom-made <\/span>one<\/strong>. If the change seems feasible for you, it is recommended that you call in a <\/span>glazier in caulking.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_letter_spacing=”-1px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”34px” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In some cases, you may notice the presence of fog between the panes of your thermos window, without the window being damaged. La <\/span>steam<\/strong> <\/span>is a first alert not to be overlooked. To do this, you can perform a <\/span>Defogging<\/strong> <\/span>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. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_letter_spacing=”-1px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”34px” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Over time, drying out and cracking of window seals can cause fogging and staining. As the seals are defective in this case, you may notice gas or water leaks. The imperative is to <\/span>Renovate the thermos to ensure its thermal resistance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n To this end, you can call on the expertise of Calfeutrage Elite, a company that operates on the south shore of the<\/strong> <\/span> St. Lawrence River<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”–et_global_heading_font|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_letter_spacing=”-1px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]To request a quote, use the contact form below or call <\/span>514 910 ELIT (3548).<\/a><\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n\n
Door and window caulking in Longueuil
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\nTo find out the cause of <\/span>Water infiltration through windows or doors<\/strong> <\/span>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 <\/span>Caulking<\/strong> <\/span>Made. Indeed, after years, they can become defective, dry or cracked. The <\/span>Joints<\/strong> <\/span>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 <\/span>cracks<\/strong>, it is very favorable to water infiltration. In addition, water can become embedded in the smallest cracks found in windows and doors. <\/p>\n\n
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Closing of openings
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\nOnce 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 <\/span>Gaps<\/strong> <\/span>found after verification.<\/p>\nFire caulking in Longueuil
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Products used to implement the <\/span>Fire caulking<\/strong> <\/span>are <\/span>Joints<\/strong> <\/span>or <\/span>Sealant<\/strong>S <\/span>approved<\/strong>, quality.<\/p>\nActions beyond one-time caulking
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