Silicone Sealants Walsall

Pro-Sealant Solutions Ltd provides a silicone sealant service across Walsall.

When it comes to renovating a high-rise building, you need the right silicone sealants to ensure that your new walls and windows are securely sealed. But what exactly do you need to look for when choosing the right silicone sealants? Here are some tips on how to find the right type of sealant for your renovation project.

Identify Your Application

The type of silicone sealant you need will depend on your application type. Some common applications where sealants may be required include window glazing, curtain walling, door and window frames, skylights, expansion joints, sealing of external walls and much more. Depending on your project, you should carefully consider the function of the silicone sealant and select one suitably suited for your particular requirement.

Compare Types of Sealants

After identifying your application type, you should then compare different types of silicone sealants available in the market – their properties vary slightly from each other. A prevalent type is neutral cure silicone which is especially suitable for UV exposure due to its excellent weather resistance capabilities.

Other common types include one-part or two-part acrylics for interior use, as well as water-repellent silicones for outdoor use or around bathrooms and kitchens.

Look Out For Fire Safety Ratings

Fire safety ratings play a crucial role in determining whether or not your preferred sealant is safe enough for use at height. Ensure that any product you purchase has undergone the necessary fire safety tests before installing it on external structures such as curtain walling on skyscrapers.

An SBI rating (Smoke Development Index Rating) ensures that smoke production emitted by a burning material stays within safe levels under normal atmospheric conditions, while a fire propagation index rating (FDI) further assesses fire spread risk after ignition by means of mechanical impact tests and/or electrical arcing equipment tests; both measurements being carried out according to EN 1366-4 standards.

Consider What You Plan To Install The Sealant On

The surface structure where you intend to apply the silicone can also influence which type of material is most suitable for the job, e.g., whether it’s glass or painted metal surfaces etc.

There are many specialized grades designed specifically with certain substrates in mind, so make sure you research into this aspect extensively before purchasing anything unsuitable that won’t perform its intended purpose properly after installation.

To get the right product every time, use our silicone sealant commercial services today!