That is a great questions, you have several options.
First, I usually recommended allowing the deck to weather for a few months. This gets rid of some of the surface chemicals used in pressure treati ... read more
What causes large gaps between window frames and the brick of my home? It looks like someone tried to caulk it previously, but it just pulled away again.
Expansion and contraction, as mentioned previously, is a big driver of sealant failure.
The other part that was not discussed in moisture content. Brick is largely moisture open and capillary draw of ... read more