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Interior vs. Exterior Caulk Around Doors and Windows
Compare interior and exterior window caulk by joint movement, weather exposure, substrate, drainage, and label limits; know when caulk cannot fix the cause.
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Weatherstrip Materials
Match compression, sweep, film, and caulk products to movement and exposure.
Safety boundary
Observation and low-risk surface weather-sealing that does not modify combustion, egress, wiring, structure, or drainage. For immediate danger, leave the area and contact emergency services or the appropriate utility. Do not approach energized, contaminated, unstable, or otherwise hazardous areas.