THE IMPORTANCE OF JOINT SEALANTS/CAULKING:
Joint sealants are your building's first
defense in thermal and moisture protection and are found in almost every part of
building construction. From masonry control joints to window
frames, from concrete expansion joints to EIFS; each substrate requires
special attention when it comes to
caulking these joints. The choice between using a polyurethane
sealant or a silicone could mean the difference between a job well done and
a leaky building.
Equally important is the shape of the
joint and the avoidance of three-way adhesion. Depending upon
the type of substrate and the shape of the joint, different
techniques must be applied while installing the sealant to give it
the proper profile, insuring it can withstand the compression that
results from joint movement. While reinstalling damaged
joint sealants, it is important to completely remove the old
caulk to ensure proper adhesion of the new. But the importance
of caulking extends to more than just a defense against the weather.
A quality joint sealant project must be seamless and
aesthetically pleasing as well.
KEY BENEFITS OF STAAT TUCKPOINTING'S JOINT
SEALANT SERVICES
- All of our men are specialized in the process of dry-tooling joints.
This process results in better adhesion and increased longevity of the joint
sealant
- Close relationships with material manufacturers and a reputation for
excellence allows us to be one of few companies able to offer up to a
twenty-year warranty on joint sealants
- Our highly effective inventory system ensures we have the product when
you need it and that all our products are kept up to date.
- Our staff and tradesmen attend training
programs given by joint sealant manufacturers to ensure they well versed in
all products and all aspects of joint sealants
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JOINT SEALANT/CAULKING REFERENCE
JOBS:
Park East Tower
High-rise, luxury apartment complex
Pulitzer Fine Arts Building
The World acclaimed center for art, architecture,
and all things contemporary
St. Anthony's
Medical Center Expansion Project
Special order color matching of joint sealants to create a seamless
finish
Renaissance Grand Hotel
The project responsible for the "Renaissance" of
downtown life
Washington University's
Farrell Learning and Teaching Center
Serving as Washington University's main
venue for teaching and events
Lower
Meramec Wastewater Treatment Plant
Massive industrial facility requiring the highest
quality of thermal and moisture protection
Sigma Aldrich Life Sciences Center
The internationally known center pioneering
biological life science
SIU Edwardsville's Morris
Student Center
SIUE's favorite lounging and dining place
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