
Sealants are utilized to prevent water, moisture, vapor and or air infiltration.
Various types of industrial sealants are available in the market today. The type of substrates and existing conditions will determine the proper selection of products specified for optimum compatibility.
Sealant:
Sealants, despite not having great strength, convey a number of important properties for a building envelope. They seal top structures to a substrate, and are particularly effective in the waterproofing process by limiting moisture infiltration within the components of which they are applied. They can provide thermal, acoustical insulation, and may also serve as fire barriers.
Sealants can also be used for simple smoothing or filling. They are often called upon to perform several of these functions at once.
Various types of industrial sealants are available in the market today. The type of substrates and existing conditions will determine the proper selection of products specified for optimum compatibility.
Sealant:
- A compound utilized for sealing spaces between materials.
- An elastomeric material that is used to fill, seal cracks, voids, etc. at expansion joints. This material prevents the transmission of moisture and allows for the horizontal, vertical and lateral movement.
- A caulking material is used to fill voids or seams for acoustical, air infiltration, and or thermal purposes.
- A mixture of polymers, fillers, and pigments are used to fill and join intersections where moderate movement is expected as it cures to a resilient solid state.
Sealants, despite not having great strength, convey a number of important properties for a building envelope. They seal top structures to a substrate, and are particularly effective in the waterproofing process by limiting moisture infiltration within the components of which they are applied. They can provide thermal, acoustical insulation, and may also serve as fire barriers.
Sealants can also be used for simple smoothing or filling. They are often called upon to perform several of these functions at once.