Recently the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been questioning the safety of foam sealants. Rendering the EPA, there is concern about the possible health effects that may result from exposure to products that contain uncured (unreacted) methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and its related polyisocyanate found in foam sealants, coatings and adhesives. As well, the EPA…
Sealing technology, every now and then, revolutionizes itself with new kinds of compounds and bonding options every few years. A few years ago, this market was limited to air sealing rooms and water proofing roofs, but now things like Green Glue people get to limit a lot of things other than water or air. Green…
Sealing technology has been revolutionized tremendously in the last few decades, especially in the last few years. The inclusion of some of the most advanced technologies in chemical compounds and atomic science has made manufacturers come with unique solutions to waterproofing like the Eternabond sealant. This typical kind of sealing bound is said to work…
Right before sealants where introduced into the market in the late 1980s, it was difficult to deal with leakages and weather conditions effectively. Whether it is home or industrial premises, humid air and water can cause a lot of issues. However, things have changed since then. Now, sealant manufacturers have provided us with various options…
What is noise proofing? It is the method of sealing in sounds in a room and preventing them from escaping into another. It either lessens the noise or completely obstructs it. Noise proofing is often installed in theaters, recording studios, and entertainment facilities since these places produce a lot of loud sounds that can easily…
Construction supplies and sealants were once limited to brick-and-mortar hardware stores, but that has changed. For people living in highly developed cities, traveling to a nearby hardware store to purchase construction supplies was no problem. But for the rest who live in rural areas and other places where these stores are miles away, getting supplies…
When it comes to work-spaces, or personal sleeping areas, some tasks require absolute quiet. Whether it’s for keeping noise out so as to not disturb the neighbors, or whether it’s to ensure that no outside noise gets in to mess up an audio recording or other delicate and time-consuming audio transcription job, you’ll no doubt…
What is high-density urethane foam? It is an amazing product that can be used in many ways. In fact, 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…
In the world of industrial signage-making, creating eye-catching 3D effects can prove to be a challenge, especially if the materials and time available don’t always add up. Because three-dimensional signage requires a look that literally pops out, it requires a lot of material in order to create a frame that can support the overall build…
When you hear the term foam sealant it may leave you a little puzzled. However, there are a lot of practical uses for foam sealant, and this includes around the house. In most cases foam sealant is nothing more than an expanding polyurethane foam. It is fantastic for stopping those pesky leaks around window jambs….