caulkings
Waterproof gap stuffers
Caulkings are applications of caulk—the sealant used to fill gaps and cracks around windows, bathtubs, and joints.
The word refers either to the material once applied or to the acts of applying it: The old caulkings around the windows need replacing.
Also spelled calkings.
Outer covering or frame
- seamsJoined fabric edges
- oakumTarred hemp for caulking
- tarFile bundling utility
- pitchFrequency of sound
planking · deck · bilge · gunwale · keel · bulkhead · rigging · sailboat
Gap-blocking substance
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
joint · filler · glazing · weatherstripping · window · bathtub · shower · tile
Material covering damage
- fixRepair or solution
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- leakEscape through a breach
- crackNarrow break or attempt
gap · deterioration · reapplication · removal · scraping · replacement · mold · mildew
Prevents liquid from passing
- moisture barrierMaterial blocking water transfer
- seepageSlow fluid escape
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- elastomericCapable of elastic recovery
hydrophobic · weatherproof · impervious · leak prevention · penetration · basement · foundation · roof
hull
Outer covering or frame
pitch · planking · deck · bilge · gunwale · keel · bulkhead · rigging · sailboat · yacht
sealant
Gap-blocking substance
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
latex · joint · filler · glazing · weatherstripping · window · bathtub · shower · tile · grout
patch
Material covering damage
crack · gap · deterioration · reapplication · removal · scraping · replacement · mold · mildew · peeling
watertight
Prevents liquid from passing
- moisture barrierMaterial blocking water transfer
- seepageSlow fluid escape
- membraneThin tissue sheet
elastomeric · hydrophobic · weatherproof · impervious · leak prevention · penetration · basement · foundation · roof · gutter
caulkingssolvents
Liquids that dissolve substances
strippers · removers · drills · penetrants · acids
caulkingsleaks
Unwanted fluid escapes
seepage · infiltration · drainage · weep holes · drains
- caulking gunTool dispensing flexible sealant