Emseal Seismic Colorseal
Seismic Colorseal by Sika Emseal provides watertightness,
thermal insulation, 100% movement capability, UV stability, and
color coordination with substrates. It performs these multiple
functions while incorporating no metals and no invasive
anchoring
Uses
• For all joints 1/2-inch (12mm) to 10-inches (250mm).
• For small joints where a lasting alternative to liquid sealant and
backer-rod is desired.
• Facades – Seismic Colorseal can be used in joints in building
facades of masonry, precast concrete, brick, natural stone,
metal curtainwall, window mullions, GFRP, EIFS and most other
substrates.
• Inside Corners and Additions – Seismic Colorseal is uniquely
suited to filling expansion joints at additions and particularly at
inside corners. “Rubber-and-rail” alternatives cannot be properly
installed at inside corners due to lack of access for drilling
equipment. Seismic Colorseal uses no invasive anchoring and
can be readily installed without violation of the substrates.
• Panelized Systems – Seismic Colorseal is ideally suited to
sealing many panelized cladding systems that rely on “barrierwall” sealing principles including metal cladding, window-wall
systems, skylights, precast panels, etc.
• Transitions from Wall to Deck Joints – Transitions from vertical
to horizontal-plane joints in parapets, walls, split columns, etc. are
critical to watertightness and can be properly addressed using
Seismic Colorseal. Transitions into other products by Emseal for
waterproofing joints in decks, as well as into roof-joints, etc., are
readily possible (consult Emseal).
• Masonry Cavity Walls – As the visible seal in a cavity wall facade,
Seismic Colorseal can in addition be installed in the structural
backup to ensure continuity of the wall’s R-value and of the air/
vapor barrier.
• Varying Joint Sizes, Curves, & Plane Changes – Joints vary
in size due to construction tolerance buildup and because of
substrate changes. Supplied to field-measurements, Seismic
Colorseal accommodates joint size variations. It is pliable and
can be conformed in the field to radii, and changes in plane and
direction at soffits, and other architectural features
pavement maintenance.
Both hot and cold applied sealants can be used with
DENVER FOAM® per ASTM-D-5249-95
Open cell DENVER FOAM® has an advantage allowing
air to reach both sides of sealant offering a faster and more
uniform cure. This is especially true for one part non-sag
sealants. DENVER FOAM® can also be used in floor
joints with self leveling sealants. Care should be taken in
traffic areas where additional support is required.
