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Old 09-12-16, 10:19 AM
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Caulking
What would be the best caulk, for were the lines come into the
house from the AC Unit?
 
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Old 09-12-16, 10:49 AM
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Is there foam pipe wrap around them? What type of siding?
 
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Old 09-12-16, 12:43 PM
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I see silicone caulk used a lot where the lines go through the siding or foundation but silicone isn't paintable.
 
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Old 09-12-16, 04:14 PM
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You could also use red firestop caulk, which won't shrink and seals completely.
 
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Old 09-13-16, 06:12 AM
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Also a typical Rope caulk.

 
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Old 09-06-18, 02:05 AM
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I thought, a silicone caulk tube will fit the situation.
 
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Old 09-06-18, 06:01 AM
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Gray electrical putty works if the gap is too large for a bead of caulk!
 
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Old 09-06-18, 03:07 PM
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Two year old thread, guys....
 
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