Window and door sealants are specialized products designed to seal gaps and joints around windows and doors to prevent air drafts, water leaks, dirt and debris, and insects from entering your home.  What many people may not know is that they are also essential for maintaining energy efficiency, providing weatherproofing, and supporting structural integrity.  Sealant not only protects against rain, wind, and extreme temperatures, it also accommodates the expansion and contraction of windows and doors due to temperature changes.  Its adhesion offers lots of flexibility as it bonds effectively to various materials like wood, metal, vinyl, and glass plus it’s a highly durable option due to its long-lasting resistance to cracking, peeling, and UV exposure.

Sealant is typically offered in the following varieties:  silicone, acrylic latex, polyurethane, and butyl rubber.  Determining where it is going to be used is the first step; is it for indoors or outdoors?  Is humidity a factor?  Is it easy to clean?  Other considerations would be to choose a sealant which is compatible with the material of your window or door frame, whether you need a flexible sealant, or one that is UV-resistant to avoid degradation, and whether you plan to paint over the sealant.  If these are questions you don’t know the answers to, simply bring in some photos to your local hardware store and the specialists there will be happy to provide you with all the information and supplies that you will need to get the job done!