Caulking and Grout

Builder expects that, over time caulking will naturally dry and shrink. This is due to evaporation from moisture in the product. Caulking and grout are considered to be some of the most integral components in your home. This product allows the materials in your home to bind together and become resistant to weather and water. As a homeowner, you will need to routinely examine the areas of your home that have caulking or grout applied to them. The caulking at areas of high water usage should always be maintained. Water can pass through dry or shrunken caulking and cause damage to other parts of your home.

Builder will replace caulking in one area, one time, during the one-year fit and finish warranty.

 Builder suggests a caulking gun and a tube of caulk made for the area you are applying it to. There are different brands of caulk made for various areas of your home. You may find direction from personnel at your local home center as to which application will work best for you. Grout may be mixed according to directions and applied with a small trowel, then wiped smooth with a damp sponge. Do not allow water to sit on new grout; wring out your sponge well before wiping up excess grout.

Both of these applications should be left completely alone, free of foot traffic and water, for at least 24 hours, or as long as the product directions dictate. If the applications do not have time to dry you will need to remove the product and re-apply.