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Got called out for my sloppy sealant work on a big storefront job in Tacoma
A foreman from another crew saw my caulk line on a 10-foot tempered unit and straight up told me it looked like a kindergartner did it (his words, not mine). He pointed out how my bead was uneven, too thin in spots, and had a bunch of tiny air pockets. I was ready to argue, but he grabbed his own gun and laid down a perfect, smooth, fat bead in about thirty seconds. The trick was he kept the tip buried in the sealant as he moved, never lifting it, and used way more pressure than I was. I changed my whole method that day. Now I go slower, push harder, and make sure the nozzle is always wet with sealant. Has anyone else had a simple tip from a stranger totally fix a bad habit?
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christopher_hunt6mo ago
Tough lesson, but @mason.margaret is right about it being free training.
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mason.margaret6mo ago
Nothing like a public shaming to really hammer a lesson home. At least he showed you the fix instead of just walking away shaking his head. My pride would have been in the dumpster, but hey, free training from a grumpy pro. Bet you'll never lay down a sad little bead again after that.
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