Bostik
Civil and industrial construction projects require solutions across every stage of the build that are consistent, dependable and durable.
But when it comes to applying sealants, adhesives, waterproofing and passive fire protection, all too often a fragmented approach is used in an effort to cut costs. Using a range of products from multiple suppliers that are not compatible with each other can give rise to a range of issues.
The challenges of incompatible technologies and products.
Adhesives, sealants, waterproofing and passive fire protection products from multiple different sources are often not designed or tested to work together as a system. Using them together can lead to poor adhesion between layers, premature failures from chemical incompatibility, and inconsistent curing times or installation requirements.
This can result in:
- Varying performance across different construction stages and environments.
- Shorter asset life due to reduced durability.
- Project delays as a result of troubleshooting and coordination problems.
- Higher need for potentially costly rework due to product failures.
- Increased total cost of asset ownership.
How an integrated approach can help?
Using technologies and products designed and tested to work as an integrated system can help simplify site coordination, reduce the risk of delays and failure, and the need for rework.
This is where the range of products from Bostik comes in. Backed by global innovation and many years of technical expertise, Bostik’s products are engineered to work together as whole systems, offering high levels of resistance to water, fire and weather conditions.
Bostik’s range suits civil infrastructure, industrial facilities and large-scale commercial construction projects. Typical applications include foundations, structural bonding, expansion joints, fire-rated joints and waterproofing jobs.
The range includes:
- Smart adhesive systems for flooring, tiling, waterproofing, sealing and more. These provide reliable sealing and bonding solutions for interior and exterior applications.
- Primers designed to facilitate the adhesion of compounds.
- Polyurethane sealants that offer flexibility and durability as well as high resistance to weather, UV and pollution.
- Fast-acting levellers to ensure a smooth surface in preparation for floor coverings.
- Construction grouts formulated from high-quality cement and non-shrink additives.
- Waterproofing agents including water-based or cementitious-based membranes.
The benefits of working with Bostik.
Bostik products are designed for reliable and durable performance and are supported, where applicable, by current product-specific technical documentation. Selected products may also hold certifications or approvals relevant to Australian Standards and building regulations.
Sourcing products from a single supplier can streamline the procurement process, saving time and cutting complexity. Bostik also offers technical expertise on the appropriate products and how they should be used.
Paul King, Business Development Manager at Bostik, says he has observed the effects of a fragmented approach many times. This includes floor systems leaking or bubbling, doors becoming de-laminated, swimming pool ceilings coming adrift and bubbling around windows.
“When it comes to adhesives, damp-proofing and fire retardants, it’s so important to use a system that is already tested, approved and compliant, and that offers warranties,” he says.
Available at Blackwoods – Your construction equipment partner.
As Australia’s leading supplier of industrial solutions, Blackwoods has everything you need to keep your operations running smoothly. Talk to your Blackwoods representative to find out how Bostik’s high-performance integrated solutions could help save time and money and achieve more reliable project outcomes.
