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Inspection, 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 good functioning and application of the sealant, replacement is only mandatory after several years. In this period, inst…
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Paint cracking in acrylic paints
Although in general acrylic sealants can be painted very well both with solvent based paints as well as water based paints (for instance acrylic latex) it is possible that the paint film on the acrylic joint can crack.
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Concepts
Zwaluw FireProtect
Products for Passive Fire Protection are the primary means, included in the construction of a building, limiting flames, heat and smoke to spread and significantly increase the fire safety.
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Syneresis & Silicones
Sometimes a small clear oily separation is visible when a cartridge is opened. This we call leaching.
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Applications
Mirror 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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Tolerance 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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Legal
DoP 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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Joint dimensions and constructions
Joint structures are used in both the interior and exterior of buildings.
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Concepts
Airtightness of uPVC and aluminium windows
When uPVC and aluminium window frames are assembled in a new building or renovation project, Den Braven is able to provide a suitable solution to achieve compliance with current and new building regulations. Joint connections should be treated with high …
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