Guides: Choosing and Using Sealants and Adhesives
These guides explain sealant and adhesive types in general terms. They do not state the performance of any specific product; for a specific product, confirm its published description and suitability with the supplier before ordering.
A practical guide to choosing between silicone, polyurethane and MS polymer sealants for construction and industrial joints.
How to select construction sealants for expansion joints, facades, glazing, roofing and interior work.
A general guide to threadlocker strength grades: when to use low, medium or high strength, and when not to use a threadlocker at all.
How RTV silicone sealants cure, how to apply them for gaskets and joints, and what affects cure time.
How to mix, apply and cure two-part epoxy adhesives and putties, and the mistakes that cause weak bonds.
Sealants for curtain walls and insulating glass units: weather seals, structural seals and secondary seals explained.
How hot-melt adhesives are used for edge banding, packaging and assembly, and how to choose a grade.
Formed-in-place gasket makers compared with pre-cut gaskets: cost, sealing, serviceability and failure modes.
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