Compressible gaskets keep air and water barriers continuous without liquid sealants or adhesive tapes. But they don’t all last equally well. In the U.S., we tend to put a lot of faith in caulks, tapes, and wet-applied sealants. But in Europe it’s a different story. Some Gaskets can be used in place of tapes or …
Sealing Without Stickum: Gaskets Make a Place for Themselves Read More »
Caulk joint sealants can be a major deciding factor in how long your building envelope lasts. Is there a better way to predict how long the sealants last? Durability, or service life, is critical to the overall performance of liquid caulk joint sealants in the water and air barriers in our buildings. If we can …
Sustainable Sealants: The Challenges of Predicting Service Life Read More »
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