At the joint, the different building elements, materials and trades meet. A joint occurs where two components meet and may occur within an element of construction or at part of an interface between two elements. Joint sealing facilitates construction, as a number of components made of different materials are used. Joints allow for needed movement of the materials but must remain water, air, heat, cold and vapor tight. Avoid making mistakes where your building is most vulnerable to leakage – the joint.
Why Joint Sealing is Important
The building blocks of your construction - like the concrete slab, the glass facade element, the roofing membrane, the metal cover - generally do not let water, moisture or air enter the building or structure. It is at the joints where a building is weakest to leakage. Only correctly specified and professionally applied high quality joint sealants will manage to keep your building or structure sustainably tight during its entire lifespan.
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Absolutely! Sikasil HM is available in six on-trend colours to suit any design. Colours include: White, Limestone White, Translucent, Manhattan Grey, Anthracite, and Jasmine.
Starting with the right sealant is key to preventing mould growth. Sikasil HM is a premium silicone sealant which contains a powerful anti-fungal compound to prevent mould growth in high humidity areas.
The Sika PowerCure Dispenser is used to apply Sikaflex 423 PowerCure, instantly mixing sealant and booster to allow efficient application to the area.
Sikaflex 403 Tank and Silo is a polyurethane sealant which is resistant to organic acids which can be found in liquid manure and silage liquids.
When speed is of the essence, Sikaflex 423 Powercure is the answer. An accelerated, elastic polyurethane sealant, it seals joints in areas such as warehouses, car parks, pedestrian and traffic areas, and sea walls.
Yes, Sikaflex EBT+ can really be used as an adhesive, sealant, and filler. The 1-part, polyurethane product is truly multi-purpose and offers permanent elasticity, high grab, and gap filling properties making it a great construction solution. Can Sikaflex EBT+ really be used as an adhesive, sealant, and filler?
Sikasil 825 is available in a range of colours, all designed to mee the aesthetic requirements of your project.
Colours include: White, Black, Mid Grey, Dark Grey, Brick Red, Brown, Buff, Beige, Anthracite, Dark Anthracite RAL 7016, Magnolia, Portland Stone & Limestone White.
Joint sealing is crucial where building elements and materials meet, as any gaps make the structure susceptible to leakage. Proper sealing ensures that these joints remain watertight, airtight, and resistant to various environmental factors, thereby maintaining the building's integrity and energy efficiency.
Sika offers a number of products for expansion joints in concrete, designed to accommodate movements and adhere well to concrete surfaces, providing long-lasting seals. SikaHyflex 250 Façade has a very high movement capability of +100 % / -50 % making it the ideal solution to expansion joint sealing.
Sika's joint sealants have been developed for a wide variety of applications within the construction industry, offering exceptional durability, ease of application, versatility across various substrates. Get in touch with our team to discuss requirements for your next project.
Sika offers a number of products for expansion joints in concrete, designed to accommodate movements and adhere well to concrete surfaces, providing long-lasting seals. SikaHyflex 250 Façade has a very high movement capability of +100 % / -50 % making it the ideal solution to expansion joint sealing.
Selecting the right sealant depends on factors such as joint movement, exposure conditions, and substrate materials. Sika provides detailed product datasheets and a joint sealing calculator to assist in making informed decisions tailored to your project's requirements.
Get in touch with our team to discuss specific requirements for your next project.
To ensure effective joint sealing:
Surface Preparation: Clean the joint surfaces thoroughly, removing any dirt, debris, or contaminants.
Priming: Apply appropriate primers to enhance adhesion, especially on porous substrates.
Application Conditions: Ensure the substrates are appropriately conditioned (e.g., dry or damp as required) before applying the sealant.
Tooling: Properly tool the sealant after application to ensure good contact with joint surfaces and achieve the desired finish.
Yes, Tecnic has now joined the Sika family. While the name and design has changed, the product itself is still the same, providing exceptional quality and reliability on the most demanding construction projects.
Yes, Tecnic has now joined the Sika family. While the name and design has changed, the product itself is still the same, providing exceptional quality and reliability on the most demanding construction projects.
To ensure effective joint sealing:
Surface Preparation: Clean the joint surfaces thoroughly, removing any dirt, debris, or contaminants.
Priming: Apply appropriate primers to enhance adhesion, especially on porous substrates.
Application Conditions: Ensure the substrates are appropriately conditioned (e.g., dry or damp as required) before applying the sealant.
Tooling: Properly tool the sealant after application to ensure good contact with joint surfaces and achieve the desired finish.
Sika's joint sealants have been developed for a wide variety of applications within the construction industry, offering exceptional durability, ease of application, versatility across various substrates. Get in touch with our team to discuss requirements for your next project.
Selecting the right sealant depends on factors such as joint movement, exposure conditions, and substrate materials. Sika provides detailed product datasheets and a joint sealing calculator to assist in making informed decisions tailored to your project's requirements.
Get in touch with our team to discuss specific requirements for your next project.