caulking compound meaning
[Architecture]
A soft putty-like material intended for sealing joints in buildings and other structures, preventing leakage, or providing a seal at an expansion joint; usually available in two consistencies: “gun grade,” for use with a caulking gun, and “knife grade,” for application with a putty knife.
Examples
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- plumbers caulk joints in pipe with lead, string or a caulking compound
- Then fill the gaps with an adhesive caulk or caulking compound.
- Problems occur if the pieces of flashing are joined with caulking compound.
- You could fill the joints between the roof boards with caulking compound.
