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Exterior Door Threshold Types: How to Choose the Right One
Saddle, low-profile, thermal-break, bumper-seal and more: a plain guide to exterior door threshold types, how they differ, and which suits an Ontario home.
Exterior Door Leaks: Find the Cause Before You Seal
Water coming in around an exterior door? Learn how to tell a failed seal from bad flashing or a worn threshold, and what a lasting repair looks like in Ontario.
Joint Surface Preparation: How to Get Sealant to Last
How to prepare a joint surface before caulking: remove old sealant, clean, dry, size the joint and use backer rod so the seal survives Ontario winters.
When to Prime Before Caulking (and When Not To)
Prime first, caulk second, paint last is the usual order for painted joints. Here is when a primer is needed, when it isn’t, and how long to wait.
Ice Dam Leaks Around Windows: Causes, Fixes and Prevention
Water showing up around a window in winter may be an ice dam, not the window. Learn how to tell, what to do now, and how to stop it coming back in Ontario.
Curtain Wall Perimeter Caulking: What Lasts in Ontario
How curtain wall perimeter caulking should be done in Ontario: joint design, sealant failure, weeps, when to reseal and what to ask a contractor before you hire.
