Monthly Archives: August 2022

Silicone sealants have a long and reliable track record in many settings. That’s not surprising because they produce a highly flexible and durable seal with a long life expectancy and, as they are resistant to UV light and ozone, they can be expected to last for years in the right conditions. There are two types of silicone sealant: acetoxy and neutral cure (which also have low odour levels) and while all silicone sealants have good adhesion to many common construction substrates, as a general rule of thumb acetoxy silicone sealants are suitable for non-porous surfaces, while neutral cure silicones can be used on either porous or non-porous substrates. Many people assume that any silicone sealant will adhere to any substrate – they won’t. It’s worth choosing a sealant specifically for the job you have in mind. So what properties do … Continue reading →

SILFIX® LMN sealant is THE ULTIMATE versatile silicone that performs well in a wide variety of conditions with many common substrates. Especially useful for a number of common installation tasks such as sealing and pointing it is now available in a wider variety of colours – including new Teak/Rosewood and Toffee/Caramel shades – and can be purchased in eco-friendly and cost-effective sausage packs as well as cartridges. SILFIX® LMN is ideal for sealing joints and perimeter pointing around all types of window and door frames, joints and trim. A low modulus neutral cure silicone sealant, SILFIX® LMN has a fast skinning time and final cure with excellent tooling characteristics. What makes SILFIX® LMN so useful is its good adhesion to a wide variety of construction substrates including brick, stone, aluminium, steel, concrete, PVCu, coated timber, GRP panels and roof sheets, … Continue reading →