Sealing cracks on the outside of your home is important to prevent rainwater from seeping in and causing rot and mold.

Sealing cracks also increases energy efficiency and lowers utility bills by reducing air infiltration into your home.

To seal cracks in your home:

  • Fill small cracks and holes with quality, exterior-grade caulking.
  • Fill larger cracks and holes using expandable spray foam.

If you plan to paint over the caulking, be sure the caulking you use is paintable.

Watch the video above to find out more.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

Sealing up cracks on the outside of a home keeps moisture out and prevents outside air from influencing the inside conditioned air. For larger openings use an expandable foam spray from a can to fill in the voids. Smaller openings can be filled with caulk. Before you select your caulk think about how it will look after the gap is filled. If it will need to be painted, be sure to choose a “paintable” caulk so your touch-up will stick.


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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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