sealant

Sealant is a substance used to block the passage of fluids through openings in materials, a type of mechanical seal. In building construction sealant is sometimes synonymous with caulk (especially if acrylic latex or polyurethane based) and also serve the purposes of blocking dust, sound and heat transmission. Sealants may be weak or strong, flexible or rigid, permanent or temporary. Sealants are not adhesives but some have adhesive qualities and are called adhesive-sealants or structural sealants.

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  1. ionionascu

    UK Seal wall holes with main cables

    Hi. I live in an older house and I have old white twin and earth cables going through walls in large white pipes. Unfortunately, some mice managed to squeeze through these pipes so I want to seal all the gaps. Can you please recommend a sealant that can be used for this? I read that fire rated...
  2. D

    Sealing with Silicone Sealant

    Can anyone confirm whether you can seal using silicone sealant where cables are in contact?, ive been told by my electrician im training with, that this is not allowed as it causes the cables to de-grade.. Thanks:)
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