As a Homeowner, the essence of saving money is ensuring that each of the components of a home or building are in top condition, as will be covered here and later in a series of articles on this web-site.

Air and water form the largest challenges to keeping ones home or building from high energy costs to cool or warm the interior. In the case of windows, the sealants or caulk that form a bond between the window and walls are the first to fail, as most homes or buildings are caulked with a low grade sealant. While it may appear that applying caulk is a simple affair, it is actually a very exact trade. The knowledge of different types of caulking, the size of the width to depth ratio of the applied sealant or caulk, color choices, age or longevity of various sealants, preparation of the surfaces, what type of caulk to use - are all part of doing a proper job of caulking. It is not just a matter of plugging up the holes, as caulking actually performs a function as one of the components of an evergy efficient home.

Caulking one's home has an immediate and direct energy savings in the operating costs of your homes heating and cooling bills.

It's cheap (relative to most renovations/repairs).

It is the most effective and afforable basic maintenance of a home and yet it is the single most neglected service or trade in any home. StormSeal.Ca - “The Caulking Experts” wants to become your home service provider and when you need it done - the ones you call to get your caulking done.

Just as there are differences in a Mercedes and a KIA - there are differences in sealant brands and types as well. The longevity of caulking is wholly dependent upon the choice of the Manufacturer, the type of material used, the surface preparation prior to application and the ability of the person applying the material.

At StormSeal.Ca we use only expert caulkers with many years and decades of application under their belt. The quality of sealants are drawn from Tremco and Dow-Corning who are both world leaders in sealants and their manufacture. Both StromSeal.Ca and these companies stand behind their products. In our commercial and industrial applications (BDA-Bryenton, Daniel and Associates Inc.), we have used these sealants for decades - acheiving the intended product application by their standards - not just our own.

While we are now branching out and into the residential sector, you now have access to a large company with several decades of experience in caulking and the related restoration trades, not the least of which is the accumulated experience of these personnel.

We have been providing restoration services of all types to all building components and thus we have a deep experiential background on which to draw from and apply to your home.

Although StormSeal.Caʼs main focus at present is on residential caulking services, we will continue to provide the best information and preferred Contractors at our disposal in this and future years. We hope that you will use StormSeal.Ca and this website as the stable foundation on which to base your decision upon..

While it may not seem readily apparent, deficient caulking in your home can allow cold drafts to occur at openings - which could lead to colds or the flu. An open or failed caulking joint can allow hot and cold air to mix within the walls (the surrounding air condensing or becoming damp or wet) which can promote mould growth.

Sealants are meant to be replaced from time to time and unfortunately this is not a well known fact. The problem is easily resolved. Call us and have your home re-caulked.

If you personally have never had it done, it is more than likely that you do need to have your home recaulked. It is not only an effective method of lowering your bills but perhaps "protect" your health too!