Articles Tagged with ''sealants in construction''

New Trends in Construction and Remodeling Sealants and Adhesives

As builders look for better sealant and adhesive solutions for their remodeling and construction projects, several new industry product trends are emerging.

Jason Wirth

June 3, 2021

Adhesives and sealants are critical tools for building projects and on the job site. As builders look for better sealant and adhesive solutions for their remodeling and construction projects, several new industry product trends are emerging.

Equipping the Concrete Industry with Corrosion-Inhibiting Sealers

Whether protecting new, existing, or repaired concrete from deterioration, sealers/water repellents can play an important role in durability for the construction industry.

Jon Connealy

Ashraf Hasania

Julie Holmquist

June 1, 2021

The past 20 years have seen the increasing use of concrete sealers in the construction industry. Sealers are applied to concrete primarily to keep water and water-soluble compounds from entering the concrete through the surface pores.

MULE-HIDE PRODUCTS CO. INC.: Polyurethane Roofing Sealant

The company reports that the roofing sealant is easy to use and provides excellent adhesion, elongation, and tensile strength.

May 27, 2021

The new Seal-Fast^® Liqui-Flash polyurethane roofing sealant from Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. reportedly seals complex details quickly and permanently.

Sika to Acquire Japan-Based Hamatite

Hamatite offers adhesives and sealants to the automotive and construction industries.

May 6, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.

February New Home Sales Down on Rising Material Costs, Interest Rates

Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 18.2% to a 775,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate.

April 7, 2021

Higher interest rates, supply shortages, and rising material prices, particularly for lumber, put a damper on new home sales in February.

Fogel Joins Mule-Hide as Territory Manager for Southern Virginia

A 10-year veteran of the roofing industry, Fogel most recently opened and managed the Roofing Supply Group (RSG) branch in Richmond, Va.

March 15, 2021

Mule-Hide Products Co. recently announced that it has named Matt Fogel territory manager for the newly created Southern Virginia territory.

New Home Sales Higher in January

New home sales increased in the Midwest, the South, and the West, while decreasing in the Northeast.

March 10, 2021

Strong demand stemming from low interest rates, favorable demographics, and a suburban shift for home building to smaller, more affordable housing markets helped to lift new home sales in January 2021, but rising lumber and material costs threaten to blunt this momentum.

Litaker Named Mule-Hide Territory Manager for West Central and Southwest Florida

Steven Litaker will be the company's lead contact with area contractors.

March 4, 2021

Mule-Hide Products Co. has promoted Steven Litaker to the position of territory manager for the newly created West Central and Southwest Florida Territory.

WACKER CHEMIE AG: Bio-Based Silicone Sealant

With its ELASTOSIL eco brand now launched in Europe, WACKER is able to offer products manufactured using bio-based methanol to silicone sealant suppliers.

February 25, 2021

WACKER is extending its silicone portfolio to include silicone sealants based on renewable raw materials, introducing a new brand based on the REDcert2 standard.

Builder Confidence Suffers in January on Rising Material Prices, Upsurge in COVID-19 Cases

Despite the drop, builder sentiment remains at a strong level.

February 9, 2021

Rising material costs led by a huge upsurge in lumber prices, along with a resurgence of the coronavirus across much of the nation, pushed builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes down three points to 83 in January, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

This annual event provides current and future leaders in the adhesives and sealants industry with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and network with peers.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.