Sikaflex 1A surface compatibility and application

WHERE TO USE SIKAFLEX 1A SEALANT

• Specifically formulated to be used in joints where concrete has only been placed for 24 hours, or in damp concrete applications.
• Designed for all types of joints where maximum depth of sealant will not exceed 1/2 inch.
• Excellent for small joints and fillets, windows, door frames, reglets, flashing, common roofing detail applications, and many construction adhesive applications.
• Suitable for vertical and horizontal joints; readily placeable at 40°F.
• Has many applications as an elastic adhesive between materials with dissimilar coefficients of expansion.
• Submerged conditions, such as canal and reservoir joints.

CHARACTERISTICS & ADVANTAGES

• Eliminates time, effort, and equipment for mixing, filling cartridges, preheating or thawing, and equipment cleaning.
• Fast tack-free and final cure times.
• High elasticity—cures to a tough, durable, flexible consistency with exceptional cut and tear resistance.
• Excellent adhesion—bonds to most construction materials without a primer.
• Excellent resistance to aging and weathering.
• Proven in tough climates around the world.
• Can be applied to green concrete 24 hours after pour.
• Can be applied to damp concrete 1 hour after getting wet.
• Odorless, non-staining.
• Jet fuel resistant.
• Certified to the NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for potable water.
• Urethane-based; suggested by EPA for radon reduction.
• Paintable with water-, oil- and rubber-based paints.
• Capable of ±35% joint movement.