[Greenbuilding] Which caulk

[Jefro]

Thanks for the information.  I didn't know AFM made a caulk, but I'll 
look for it.  Titebond stuff may be more easily found, as you say.

Jason Holstine wrote:
> 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
>  	 
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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:greenbuilding-bounces at listserv.repp.org] On Behalf Of Jefro
> Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 5:08 PM
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> 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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