Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Butyl Rubber Elastomeric Caulk

Seam Stitch Butyl Rubber Elastomeric Caulk is a butyl rubber elastomeric brush grade roof sealant and caulk for all types of roofs. Butyl rubber caulk is another popular caulk alternative. It is excellent for use in gaps and cracks that are up to ¼" wide, such as those appearing on windowsills and between doors and door frames. Strong and durable, butyl rubber caulk can last up to ten years when applied correctly. It is also comes in a range of colors or you can purchase colored tints to mix with the caulk to match the color exactly to your décor. Some butyl rubber caulks can also be used to fill cracks in stone, brick, and concrete.

BASIC USES
Built Up Roofing (BUR), Concrete Roofs, Metal Roofs, Modified Bitumen, Polyurethane Foam, Single Ply Roofing (EPDM, PVC, TPO).

Caulking and sealing sheet metal fasteners, seams, laps and flashings prior to the application of roof coatings. Patching concrete, brick and masonry. Filling gaps in sidings and framed openings. Excellent roof sealant for small roof repair jobs.

ADVANTAGES
• Superior adhesion to various substrates.
• Durable vapor barrier seam sealer.
• Excellent elongation and tensile strength.
• Withstands ponding conditions in low slope roofs.
• Contains fungicides and mildewcides.
INSTALLATION
• This product is a vapor barrier and must be installed on dry substrates only. A moisture survey may be needed.
• All surfaces to be coated must be clean, dry and free of any oil, grease or dirt.
• Any existing coating must be checked for good adhesion.
• Before application, any loosely adhered coating must be removed and bare surfaces must be prepared, cleaned and checked for compatibility.
• EnergyGuard Butyl Rubber Elastomeric Caulk is ready to use. Thinning is not recommended.
• Containers should not be left open for extended periods of time.
• Follow our roof repair and roof restoration procedures and always perform a coating adhesion test before doing the entire roof.