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chez

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#302798 21-Dec-2022 13:19
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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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djtOtago
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  #3012730 21-Dec-2022 13:27
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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/

 

 




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  #3012735 21-Dec-2022 13:40
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+1 for Selley's No More Gaps.

It remains flexible when cured, so will move with the gap over time.


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  #3012737 21-Dec-2022 13:44
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Yip, a flexible caulking product like No More gaps is perfect for this 

 




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  #3012742 21-Dec-2022 13:55
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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.


  #3012748 21-Dec-2022 13:59
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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?


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  #3012754 21-Dec-2022 14:10
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This is hollow. 10mm wide. 

 


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  #3012761 21-Dec-2022 14:27
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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.








 
 
 

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djtOtago
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  #3012765 21-Dec-2022 14:36
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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

 

 


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  #3012781 21-Dec-2022 15:09
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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.

 

 


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  #3012785 21-Dec-2022 15:21
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No more gaps is at the least flexible end of the flexible sealant spectrum. In this case I wonder if a more flexible sealant would be better, like Sika MS

chez

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  #3012788 21-Dec-2022 15:28
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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. 


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  #3012791 21-Dec-2022 15:35
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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):

 

  • Standard: 300% elongation/stretch and up to +/- 20% movement capability
  • Exterior: 500% elongation/stretch and up to +/- 25% joint movement capability

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.


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  #3012792 21-Dec-2022 15:55
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And for completeness.  Sikaflex MS has +/- 25% movement capability

 

https://nzl.sika.com/content/dam/dms/nz01/b/sikaflex_ms.pdf

 

 


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  #3012929 21-Dec-2022 19:13
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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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  #3012989 21-Dec-2022 20:05
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Timber beading is very flexible so don't count it out. Especially if glued then nail gunned.

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