Determined external influences pick at the outer surfaces of your property in search of weak spots. Pests are looking for a way inside. Heavy rain is taxing the structure and weakening exposed surfaces. You resolve these issues by selecting quality materials and reinforcing the shell-like skin of the structure. The case should be closed, and…

Making sense of silicone caulks and sealants are not as easy as a few decades ago. Why is that? Because modern silicone caulks and sealants today are abundant. And many companies advertise their products as lasting longer, adhering better and stretching farther than any caulks or sealants have gone before. Flashy packaging, labelling and clever…

What is high-density urethane foam? It is a multi-functioning product that can be used in many ways. High-density urethane foam bumpers and footpads for appliances and furniture help to prevent damage to flooring. Not only flooring, but the corners, edges and feet of furniture legs, it’s like the soles of shoes for your appliances and…

Butyl rods can be seen between large blocks of precast concrete. Horisontally arranged pavers and vertically formed concrete structures also use premium grade synthetic rubber. The flexible rope acts as a deep opening filler. These can be sealed with a pasty caulk. Aside from the tacky rope’s sealing credentials, the material also protects a host…

Thermally conductive adhesive sealants, as the terminology implies, are products that transfer heat. Designed to pass thermal energy through the bonded substrates of the material, the sealants turn insulating properties on their head by favouring heat exchange overheat isolation. Used in computers, electronics, and many industrial applications, the material dissipates potentially damaging thermal events. A…

Sealants exhibit great strength when bond integrity is assured. The stalwart adhesive family is similarly endowed, so both chemical bonding agents should work ten out of ten times, right? Not quite, for there are instances where the curing joint slackens or just forms a relaxed fit. We need to pin down the common causes of…

Owning an vehicle is a constant lesson in always making sure you make the proper choices in regards to upkeep and maintenance. At some point in time, you are eventually going to need to purchase a type of adhesive for your vehicle. No matter the application, picking the right adhesive can be a daunting task….

An adhesive is any substance that connects either the outer portion of the material and the actual unit. Aside from that, you could use adhesives to tie together the surface of two unique materials. The motivation behind this security is to eliminate any factors isolating the articles reinforced together. Common structures that adhesives might take…

Film type adhesive tape is considered fragile when compared to fabric-reinforced adhesive tape, a product made popular by the packaging industry, but it survives by focusing on malleability. The plastic can conform to any shape, thus ensuring the tape fills every crack and crevice. Rubberised adhesive tapes also assume this responsibility, but added durability identifies…