Any idea how to fix this gap? It's an old house. I believe if I use caulking, it will eventually crack.
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I think "No More Gaps" is you best option here.
It is quite flexible so can be used if you think there is going to be a bit if movement.
https://www.selleys.co.nz/products/our-brands/selleys-no-more-gaps/overview/
+1 for Selley's No More Gaps.
It remains flexible when cured, so will move with the gap over time.
Yip, a flexible caulking product like No More gaps is perfect for this
I think "No more gaps weatherboard" is even more flexible than the standard product. Do a bit of reading to check before you trust that though.
timmmay:
I think "No more gaps weatherboard" is even more flexible than the standard product. Do a bit of reading to check before you trust that though.
maybe instead of saying "i think", you should check its correct first before posting?
https://www.bunnings.co.nz/pinetrim-12-x-12-x-2-7m-untreated-finger-jointed-kiln-dried-pine-quad_p0307401 and stain to match timber,
or https://www.bunnings.co.nz/pinetrim-plus-18mm-x-5-4m-white-plus-quad_p0043747 and paint to match wall.
Attach to the side that stays put only, so the other side can slip underneath when it moves.
As gbwelly has posted, a bit of timber.
Quad or Quarter round as I prefer to call it as posted above. Or
Even something like some glass beading may also work and look a little different https://www.bunnings.co.nz/pinetrim-18-x-11mm-2-4m-h3-2-clear-pine-glazing-bead_p0293439
or even just a bit of plain square https://www.bunnings.co.nz/pinetrim-18-x-18mm-x-2-4m-h3-1-d4s-clear-pine_p0293022
wellygary:
Yip, a flexible caulking product like No More gaps is perfect for this
In that vid he caulks it then runs a finger along then wipes up the excess. I've always found that makes a poor job and much prefer to mask first against the wall with a few mm to the gap, then caulk, then wipe the finger (or use a tool) then pull the tape for a perfect finish.
There's another problem that I discovered. The wall isn't plumb. It'll look awkward to put a trim along as I checked.
I'm thinking if Sikaflex MS bond is better, too. A bit pricey than Selly's. I've never used it.
Jase2985:
maybe instead of saying "i think", you should check its correct first before posting?
What, you want useful, referenced information, rather than vague memories? That's not the GZ way?!
Checking the product pages (standard, exterior):
Not being an expert, I guess movement is more important than stretch in most cases, so there's a small advantage to the exterior version.
And for completeness. Sikaflex MS has +/- 25% movement capability
https://nzl.sika.com/content/dam/dms/nz01/b/sikaflex_ms.pdf
chez:I'm thinking if Sikaflex MS bond is better, too. A bit pricey than Selly's. I've never used it.
If you're worried about cost you can always get one of the under-another-name forms, e.g. Parfix which is standard Selleys sold to a different price point. Not sure if Sika do this too, but in any case I'd just look at the specs and get what fits your needs, there's only so many ways you can make a cheap silane modified polymer so I suspect most of the difference is in colouring and texturing agents, additives like fungicide, and so on.
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