How are seal welds sized and made?
Seal welds are sometimes made to provide a water- or air-tight joint that otherwise would not be. In building construction, seal welded joints are rarely required to withstand internal pressures as would be common in steel tanks and piping circuits. Consequently, they can be sized for any load transfer requirements or from minimum size requirements in AWS D1.1. An alternative to seal welds is to caulk with a clear silicone to keep water out. In most case, seal welds commonly assume a fillet weld profile. Any aesthetic requirements for seal welds should be specified in the contract documents.
