How well the sealant has adhered to the substrate

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Prepare a sample sealant joint, using a backer rod and silicone sealant obtained from a hardware store or building materials supplier. Apply the sealant to two parallel pieces of quarry tile or glass that are taped together with a spacer between them. After the sealant has had time to cure (a week or so), remove the tape and spacer and test the joint by pulling and twisting it to fi nd out how elastic it is and how well the sealant has adhered to the substrate.

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