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How would you seal this gap under central boiler hydronic baseboard heaters that only get warm, not hot. (sh.itjust.works)
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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (9 children)

Caulking, a 100% silicone caulking shouldn't shrink. Just curious why are you trying to seal the gap?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (8 children)

My aim is to reduce pests

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Put down diatomaceous earth or a light dusting of boric acid powder into the crack. Problem solved forever.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

+1 for boric acid. Stuff is a miracle powder.

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