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--- CAULK ---

...What are the differences between caulk and silicone?
First off, both, caulk and silicone are used to seal areas (gaps) between building materials. The major differences are...

Caulk is quite rigid, silicone is not.

NOTES:
Caulk should not be used where there is expansion and contraction between the two materials.

Over time, caulk can crack, silicone will not.

Caulk should not be used around wet areas. Instead, silicone should be used around wet areas.

Caulk could be painted. Silicone cannot be painted.

Caulk can be cleaned up quite easily. Silicone needs to be cleaned up with a chemical.

Caulk is not that sticky, silicone is very sticky.

Caulk can break down over time to uv radiation. Silicone will not break down due to uv radiation.

When dry, caulk is rigid. Silicone remains rubbery even when dry.


...What is the easiest way to clean up caulk when it is wet?
Use a rag with a little water.

...What is the easiest way to clean up caulk when it is dry?
Start with a razor blade. Then, follow up residue with a rag with a little water.
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