New build shrinkage

[Luke1988]

Hi,

We purchased a new build around 12 months ago. House is about 18 months old now

How long would expect to keep seeing shrinkage?

I’ve re caulked out front door 3 times now and it keeps cracking.

I’ve used shrink resistant caulks etc

 

[foxhole]

The doors cracking?

 

[Luke1988]

The doors cracking?

The caulking around the door is

 

[foxhole]

You mean around the frame ? How big are gaps.

 

[Luke1988]

You mean around the frame ? How big are gaps.

Couple of mill, one gap at the top between the windowsill wall and foot is a bit bigger

 

[foxhole]

At a couple of mm you can’t fill it .

 

[diy_fun_uk]

What type of caulking are you using? Some of it is pants in terms of flexibility, UV resistance etc. Not saying you should mask a problem, however if it's just natural settlement try a better sealant.

 

[Luke1988]

What type of caulking are you using? Some of it is pants in terms of flexibility, UV resistance etc. Not saying you should mask a problem, however if it's just natural settlement try a better sealant.

I’ve used Geocell and Everbuild Caulk Once

 

[phatboy]

You need to use CT1, it is very flexible, and paintable. Also get a can of the solvent, helps to spread it well.

I had some doors that kept cracking where the plasterboard met the frame, but 3 years after using CT1, it's still looking good.