Can You Chink Over Caulking or Is Backer Rod Installation Necessary?

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can you chink over caulking ? Or do you have to dig out caulk and install backer rod ?

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Answer 1 · 2021-02-20T20:12:24+00:00

Depends. Remember that chink should only be used in a gap of 3/4” or larger. Caulk should be used in smaller gap. If the existing caulk is real rough or loose it may need to be removed or ground back some, but not always.

Can You Chink Over Caulking or Is Backer Rod Installation Necessary?

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