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News Release from: Sika | Subject: Sikaflex -AT Facade
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 February 2008
Revolutionary new Sika sealant seals
Nelson Gate
Nine thousand linear metres of the revolutionary new high specification sealant, Sikaflex -AT Facade, from Sika used on external refurbishment of Nelson Gate in Southampton.
Sikaflex -AT Facade has been used to replace the failed movement joints between the pre-cast panels of the structures It is part of the new generation, complete sealing and bonding system which is based on a new type of hybrid polymer, combining the best properties of both PU and MS technologies, offering the user the advantages from both systems
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 7 Nov 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sikaflex -AT Facade offers the very highest degree of performance and durability currently available, for all facade sealing applications, including construction joints.
It has excellent UV and weather resistance, excellent primerless adhesion on a wide range of substrates, both porous and non-porous, and is easy to apply and tool, with low cut off string for easy and clean installation.
It has ISO 11600 classification, and is available in either cartridge or sausage.
The three buildings that make up Nelson Gate and have HSBC Bank and Southampton City Council among their occupants, are situated in a position close to the dock area of the city where they are continually exposed to the elements.
Sikaflex -AT Facade will provide a long term, durable protection against these elements.
Sikaflex -AT Facade is part of the Sikaflex-AT range of sealants and adhesives that is setting new standards in durability and strength, offering the user the highest degree of performance and ease of use.
They are all isocyanate free and single component.
They have good initial grab, outstanding UV resistance with excellent non-sag properties.
Sikaflex -AT, a truly advanced one stop shop system.
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