Product category:
Waterproofing, Sealants and Adhesives
News Release from: Sika | Subject: Sikaflex AT Facade
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 April 2007
New Sika Facade sealant ticks all the
boxes
Sikaflex AT Facade is claimed to be the highest performing sealant for facade movement joints available in the construction market worldwide.
A new sealant recently introduced by construction chemicals giant Sika, is claimed to be the highest performing sealant for facade movement joints available in the construction market worldwide Sikaflex AT Facade is a one-part, moisture curing, elastic sealant specially developed for joint sealing of movement and connecting joints on the same or different porous and non-porous substrates such as concrete, brick, steel and other metals
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 8 Sep 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The 'highest performing' claim is made by virtue of its string of properties that include the highest degree of weatherability and UV resistance, non-yellowing and non-staining, primerless adhesion on most substrates and low sagging in high temperatures.
Sika product manager David Fraser explains, "Most manufacturers have sealant products that have some of these properties but Sikaflex AT Facade is the only one available that has all".
"This is good news for specifiers as there are very low maintenance costs and extended refurbishment cycles".
"Contractors appreciate the product as it is easy and quick to install, has very good smoothing and finishing properties, requires minimal substrate preparation and is extremely cost-effective".
Sikaflex AT Facade is a development of Sika's Advanced Technology that combines the long-established Sika polyurethanes and Modified Silicone technology.
This creates a hybrid chemistry releasing the best properties of both technologies.
Sikaflex AT Facade has approvals from ISO, DIN, ASTM and SNJF.
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