I have searched on this, and found very little. Knightfly has some comments in one of the stickys, but it does not apply in this case.
I have a couple of gaps between the door frame and the wall studs that are too wide to use caulking. What is the recommended method for filling those larger gaps? I have not read a lot of good comments on the expanding foam stuff, but I am not sure what else to use...
Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Sealing Door Cracks
Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 9863.
Larger backer rod, and then more caulk. Maybe apply it as if you were welding - in a back & forth, side to side motion to distribute the caulk over the larger backer-rod. Also - can you post a picture of the culprit?I have searched on this, and found very little. Knightfly has some comments in one of the stickys, but it does not apply in this case. I have a couple of gaps between the door frame and the wall studs that are too wide to use caulking. What is the recommended method for filling those larger gaps? I have not read a lot of good comments on the expanding foam stuff, but I am not sure what else to use... Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
You might even consider picking up one sheet of MDF - and cutting pieces to the exact gaps. This provides alot of mass. Just a thought.
Best to pack it with either insulation pieces or thermafiber - but do not pack it overly tight.
Then you should be able to apply a backer rod and caulk to finish it off.
BTW - any time you have hugh caulk joints - in order to get clean neat finish joints - use painters tape to edge both members - then caulk and dress - finally stripping the tape to leave 2 beautiful clean edges behind.
Sincerely,
Rod
Thanks for the ideas Brad and Rod. I will take a pic and post it.
Dang!!! What a great idea! Where were you 2 months ago??? ;)BTW - any time you have hugh caulk joints - in order to get clean neat finish joints - use painters tape to edge both members - then caulk and dress - finally stripping the tape to leave 2 beautiful clean edges behind.
I just checked the gap, and it is a good 1/2"...
Just tell the man you need 3 tubes of 1/2" caulk, he'll know what ya mean:0
Perfect!!! :roll: I'm sure I'll get some great responses! It would be nice however!Just tell the man you need 3 tubes of 1/2" caulk, he'll know what ya mean:0