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Simple Instructions on how to remove and replace old exterior caulk.

Exterior caulk is critical for preventing water damage to your home. It is used around doors and windows, between decks and exterior walls, around chimneys and many other places around the exterior of your home. Periodically you will need to replace the old caulk as the sun and weather will ultimately breakdown its sealing properties over time.

No matter what the manufacturer indicates on the label, exterior caulk will dry out and crack overtime.

When you’re old caulk shows signs of cracking and discoloring, it is time to replace it.

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