[Greenbuilding] Which caulk

[Jason Holstine]

Titebond has a line of solvent-free and ultra-low VOC caulks and adhesives
(along with low-odor). The solvent-free crystal clear may work best and
cheapest for your application. 
http://amicusgreen.com/v1/TB-binder.pdf

Also could consider AFM Safecoat all-purpose caulk.

Depending on your location, they may be hard to find.

Jason Holstine
Amicus Green Building Center
E: jason at amicusgreen.com
www.amicusgreen.com and www.amicusdb.com
 	 

-----Original Message-----
From: greenbuilding-bounces at listserv.repp.org
[mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Jefro
Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 5:08 PM
To: Greenbuilder list
Subject: [Greenbuilding] Which caulk


I appreciate the discussions on this list about caulking seams to prevent
air infiltration.  We are finishing up the first-floor joists this week, and
while the plumber does the underfloor I would like to spend some quality
time sealing the underfloor seams between foundation and sill, between sill
and rim joist, and in all butt joints.


The question now is---which of the bewildering assortment of caulks should I
use?  The contractor recommends using one with a polyurethane base.  I would
prefer that to acrylic or (ugh) vinyl.  Any recommendations?


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