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FAQTolerance of sealants with paint
In this we have two situations: A) Sealant applied to a layer of paint B) Paint applied to a sealant joint
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ConceptsAirtightness of uPVC and aluminium windows
When uPVC and aluminium window frames are installed in new buildings or renovation projects, Den Braven is able to provide a suitable solution to achieve compliance with the current and new building regulations.
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ApplicationsMirror bonding
As, for esthetical reasons, mirrors are mostly applied to walls and doors without any mechanical support, special adhesives are used to fasten these mirrors ”invisible” onto the supporting surfaces. Mirrors are sensitive products, because of which not ev…
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FAQFungi resistance of sealants
Where products are used in wet areas like kitchens, bathrooms, swimming pools, abattoirs, cooling rooms, storage - and production rooms for food, fungal growth can occur. As a result of temperature, humidity, soap residue and traces of fungi in the air f…
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FAQChemical resistance silicones
In answer to questions regarding the effects of solvents and industrial chemicals on silicone rubber, the following data have been complied. Silicone are in general, chemically inert and are attacked by only a very few common materials. Among them are…
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ApplicationsSuitability and pre-treatment of surfaces
For an optimal functioning of a sealant joint it is of essential concern that the sealant will make a good bonding on the surface it is applicated to. Indeed if the bonding fails, the function of sealing partly fails. The strength of bonding between sea…
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ApplicationsInspection, maintenance and repair of sealant joints
Durability of sealants under normal weather circumstances can vary from 5 to more than 30 years, depending the type. This means with a good functioning and application of the sealant replacement is only mandatory after several years. In this period situa…
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Damage to sealant joints by animals
Sealants used in construction and industry applications must provide a permanent seal between building materials. In normal conditions, combined with regular inspection and maintenance, joint sealants can function for many years. The durability of sealan…
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LegalDoP finder
As of July 1st 2014, the Construction Products Regulation (CPR, EU 305/2011) became effective for sealants throughout the European Union. This regulation requires all construction products for which a harmonized standard exists, to be CE marked and suppl…
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ApplicationsFacade panel bonding
The use of HPL-facade panels has strongly increased against the classical facade panelling which was normally made of plywood. The choice for these new building materials is usually based on the fact they do virtually need no maintenance and give a nice …
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