Every structure,
regardless of size, height and width moves and to accommodate such
movements, cushion their effects, maintain their integrity, elastic
joints are provided at various strategic locations throughout the
exterior of the structure. The dimensions and locations of the joints
are directly related to the tolerance, thermal movement charecteristics
of various components that make up the structure, potential shrinkage
and design aesthetics.
CHEMISTIK sealants
are primarily used in joints in order to prevent passage of water
or air, to absorb expansion or contraction movements and to prevent
intrusion of foreign matter which may impede movements.
CHEMISTIK Sealants
are of various types like high performance which can accommodate
movements of 25% or more and normal performance types that
can accommodate movements upto --12.5%..
The selection
o the correct sealant is very important and it's selection will
depend on the movement characteristics of the structure.
The various Sealant
Products and their Applications are :