One of the main problems of modern panel buildings is the lack of tightness of the seams. Such a "disease" can cause:
- A sharp increase in the level of humidity in the air (hence the formation of fungus and mold).
- Freezing or getting wet ceilings and walls of the room.
- Drafts.
- Decrease in air temperature in living rooms.
- Poor sound insulation.
Sealing of interpanel joints is carried out using a variety of materials and using advanced technologies. The choice of the method of sealing joints is best entrusted to an experienced specialist. It must take into account the condition of the seams, as well as the type of panels from which the building was erected. To do this, a thorough inspection of the object is carried out.
Sealing seams is divided into the following types:
1) Primary. It implies the laying of a heater, on top of which a sealant is applied.
2) Secondary. In this case, we are talking about sealing previously sealed joints. That is, a new layer of material must be applied to the old one.
3) Secondary sealing of seams when they are fully opened. To begin with, the joints are cleaned of the old layer of insulation and othermaterials. Next, the seams are resealed. Only professionals can do it quickly and efficiently.
4) Secondary sealing of panel seams when they are partially opened. A specific section of the joint is selected, from which the insulation layer and sealant are removed. New materials are used to seal the seam.
As for the cost of such a service, it will directly depend on the type, complexity and duration of the work. For example, primary sealing of seams involves the installation of insulation and other materials.
For buildings built from sandwich panels, strength and reliability are no less important than for buildings made of reinforced concrete products. But here it is necessary to seal not the joints themselves, but the roofing seams. For this purpose, highly elastic materials and rubber seals are used.
Sealing the seams of sandwich panels will further prevent leakage and drafts. In addition, you will be able to maintain the thermal insulation properties of this building material.
So, we talked about how to seal joints in buildings made of reinforced concrete and sandwich panels. Without the use of reliable and durable sealants, the construction of glass facades is also impossible. In this case, special silicone-based adhesives are suitable. Such sealants are highly resistant to sudden temperature changes, UV radiation and precipitation.
Oftenjoints and seams between panels have to be sealed at a sufficiently high height. And this implies a serious risk. Therefore, only true professionals in the field of repair and construction technologies and high- altitude work will be able to cope with such work.
For some, all of these points will seem insignificant, but the moisture resistance of the entire panel will depend on them. One conclusion can be drawn from this: the selection of sealing elements must be approached with all responsibility.
