Perform Final Checks and Prepare for Painting

What happens here

After completing all caulking, perform a final inspection of all sealed areas. Pay close attention to areas around windows and roofs for proper water management. If there are any issues with flashing or gutters that might direct water onto windows, suggest solutions like adding proper flashing or gutters to the homeowner, as caulking alone cannot fix structural water problems. Before painting, ensure that the caulk used is explicitly labeled as 'paintable.' Avoid using 100% silicone caulk on exterior surfaces that will be painted, as it is non-paintable and will remain tacky, attracting dirt over time. Silicone-based caulks should only be used in non-paintable applications, like bathtubs. For color-matching or tinting, 'Sashco' offers tintable caulk options.

Goal: Inspect all caulked areas, ensure proper water management around windows, and verify caulk type is paintable before proceeding to painting.