Tremco guide to construction sealants

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Jul 1, 2005

Tremco has developed a wide selection of construction sealants to suit any application, supported with expert advice on best specification and application practice.

To meet the demand for long-term weather-tight joints in contemporary construction, Tremco has developed a wide selection of construction sealants to suit any application, supported with expert advice on best specification and application practice.

Joints and joint weatherproofing systems require detailed consideration to minimise the risk of failure and to accommodate new materials and construction techniques.

Many factors, such as movement requirements, must be considered during the specification process and will have a major influence on the choice of sealant.

Tremco offers product solutions for all types of joints, ranging from expansion joints and compression joints to window perimeters, floor joints and roof applications.

The range includes Tremflex HS, Dymonic NT and Tremfoam polyurethane sealants, Tremsil silicone sealants, and Mono and Tremfil acrylic sealants.

To assist with the specification process Tremco has published an in-depth guide which details all the requirements for sealing joints.

The guide includes joint design and selection and explains the common causes of failure due to inaccurate specification.

Additionally, it presents detailed calculations on service temperature ranges, thermal movement and moisture movement to ensure correct product and system compatibility.

Copies of the guide are available from Tremco .