Celebrated annually on October 31, the spookiest day of the year – Halloween is right around the corner. Halloween is characterized by of-the-moment costumes, neighborhood trick-or-treaters, carving pumpkins into Jack-o’-Lanterns, and great frights at local haunted houses. However, these things are all temporary, but what may not be are the effects of air infiltration due...
Category: Caulking
Services to Maintain Your Commercial Building This Fall
Bring on the cooler temperatures, colorful foliage, and cozy sweaters because it’s officially autumn. The return of fall provides commercial and industrial property owners or managers with the perfect opportunity to consider contacting a silicone sealant contractor about installing fire caulking, weatherizing the building, applying traffic coatings, and pressure washing its exterior. Prevent Fire Spread According to...
Weatherization: Protect Your Building During Monsoon Season
According to the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Phoenix, the Valley has received 3.37 inches of rainfall since June 15, the beginning of the annual monsoon season. They announced this using the @NWSPhoenix Twitter feed, adding that Phoenix typically receives 1.45 inches of rain from June 15 through August 17. Recent storms have flooded...
How Backer Rods Help Prevent Water Intrusion
As the southwestern monsoon season continues, the Valley has experienced recent storm activity, leaving many areas damaged or flooded. Some neighborhoods, like Phoenix, have also seen power outages as recently as July 10. The annual monsoon season officially runs from June 15 to September 30, producing a significant percentage of the area’s annual precipitation, per...
Window Sealant Compatibility & Performance
Sealant refers to a flexible material that serves the purpose of blocking dust, heat, noise, and water from entering your place of business. The sealant fills cracks, gaps, and joints in both new construction and repairs. In addition to being waterproof, they are highly resistant to weather conditions, including Arizona’s extreme summer temps. While the...
When to Consider Window Recaulking
You should consider professionally applied window recaulking if the caulking around your building’s windows is aging, cracked, damaged, or missing. That is especially pertinent given the current wind conditions in the Valley. There are many benefits associated with this project, the most important of which is preventing water and dust damage, simultaneously improving energy efficiency. Bonus,...
The Benefits of Window Sealant
Today is all about the color of shamrocks, not to mention good luck; it’s St. Patrick’s Day. In addition to wearing green, effectively avoiding being pinched, you can help the environment and save money by reducing air leakage when you invest in window sealant. When professionally installed, window sealant resists air and moisture leakage, offering...
Fire Caulking: Protecting Your Building
The U.S. Fire Administration estimates that there were 379,600 residential and 103,600 non-residential structure fires in 2018. The leading cause in both environments, with 50.7% and 30.6%, respectively, was cooking. Also, in 2018, the total reported loss due to these fires was $25.6 billion. Fire caulking, also known as a fire-stop sealant, can help prevent...
Don’t Be Frightened by High Energy Bills
You may not fear monsters anymore, but costly energy bills are frightening, especially as a cold front recently moved into the valley. While temperatures are expected to climb back into the 90s, cooler weather and Halloweens’ imminent arrival reinforce the importance of weatherproofing your home or office by using a window caulking company‘s services. The winter...
4 Must-Do Maintenance Tasks for Fall
While triple-digit temperatures are still in the forecast, summer will soon be replaced by fall’s cooler weather and stunning vistas, which can be already be felt and seen in some areas. You can also find seasonal favorites in valley stores, bakeries, and cafes. With autumn officially beginning next Tuesday, September 22, now is the perfect...