Abstract: A joint compound which remains flexible upon curing and therefore tailored for manufactured housing processes, comprising an acrylate, a biocide, a reinforcing agent, a latex, a first surfactant, a plasticizer, a coalescent agent, a fungicide, a filler, and a second coalescent, all materials being present in predetermined weight percents. A method for producing flexible joints is also provided whereby joints formed by abutting panels are sealed with a joint compound, said joint compound having the characteristic of remaining flexible upon curing or setting.