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Sealing framing to subfloor

Stockwell | Posted in Green Building Techniques on

What is the best way to seal bottom plates to subfloors when framing? In my current house, I went around and caulked after the walls were up. Is it better to put a sealant on the bottom plate before raising the wall? How about a 1/4″ Sill Seal like Denarco makes? Or an EPDM gasket? My walls are 2×8. I don’t want to spend huge amounts of money, so what is most effective, and cost effective?

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    Martin Holladay | | #1

    Kevin,
    The Denarco gasket or an EPDM gasket perform best.

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