Are Food-Safe Mastic Sealants just standard silicone sealants? In general, mastic sealant is an umbrella term for products that are flexible sealants and are mostly used to seal joints, gaps, and seams in construction and fit-outs. They provide a moisture-resistant, air-tight barrier that helps prevent the ingress of contaminants, water, and bacteria. of course, in […]
Expanding foam, also known as foam sealant, construction foam or spray foam, is a versatile and innovative material that has gained popularity for it’s versatile range of applications. Whether you’re working on home improvement projects, construction, or even creative endeavors, expanding foam offers unique properties that make it an invaluable tool. In this blog, we’ll […]
As a specialist distributor, we like to think we can offer some assistance by way of questions & answers to sealants & adhesives queries. We often encounter similar general enquiries & queries, some more technical than others, but we’ve gathered a handful of these and presented them in a handy blog format. Production line builders […]
Why is 3C Polymer Sealant classed as a polysulphide alternative? To categorise 3C Polymer Sealant, we tend to stick with calling it a polysulphide alternative. For decades, as well as the obvious choice, the industry standard materials used for mastic sealants were polysulphide (aka polysulfide) and polyurethane, this has evolved over the years to become […]
Who are 3C Sealants? Let us explain. After 50 years of supplying market-leading, trusted products from the biggest names in the mastic sealant industry, we figured we were qualified to make our own high quality product range and so went about sourcing the very best materials at the ‘right’ price point to introduce to the […]
Have you heard about Sika FastFix All weather Compound yet? I’m sure many of us will agree, after many years of repeatedly weeding, cleaning out and refilling the joints in our paving, that a unique and technologically advanced formula compound that’s used friendly and highly effective is very welcome! Enter FastFix All Weather from Sika Everbuild, […]
As with any trade, the old adage, ‘you’re only as good as your tools’ rings true for mastic sealant application. Whether you’re applying silicone sealant, polyurethane sealant, hybrid polymer sealant or any other type of of mastic joint sealant, pinning down the best applicator gun is difficult with such a bewildering range of extrusion tools available, […]
Should I attempt to ‘do it myself’ when repairing a damaged wooden window frame? Of the many DIY projects undertaken by home owners, repairing a damaged wooden window frame is one that will almost certainly begin with a sense of hesitation. The knee jerk response is to think “Best leave it to the professionals” where […]
Used extensively the world over for several decades, low modulus silicone sealants (often known as low mod silicone or LM silicone), is a mainstay for many different trades in the construction industry for both installation and remedial works. As a result of low mod silicone’s reliability and popularity, there is now a wide variety of […]
After many years in the industry, our staff (particularly the Sales Team) tend to encounter similar general enquiries & queries or frequently asked questions (FAQ’S) on a daily basis. For the purpose of answering questions about the company, its procedures (such as ordering & deliveries etc.) or any financial related queries, this blog will focus […]
“What mastic sealant material should we use, what’s the best, silicone v hybrid polymer?” As a supplier, we’re asked this on a daily basis and the truth is, it’s a subjective question, it’s literally become a straight up choice of one or the other these days. As with any specialist trade, manufacturers at every level […]
Sticking mirrors on walls with adhesive products has become very popular in professional new-build construction and also home user refurbishment or decoration techniques alike, with interior design trends and the material of surface substrates changing over the years to accommodate more flush lines and minimalism. Traditionally, mirrors were always fixed to walls using pre-drilled holes and […]
Meet the manufacturer Towards the end of 2019, County Construction Chemicals Ltd. partnered with trusted British manufacturer ‘Hodgson Sealants’ (based in East Yorkshire) with a vision of stocking a select, key line of specialist, professional sealants & adhesives already well established in the industry. This arrangement has progressed very well since, with the introduction […]
Introducing… 3C Max-Bond Adhesive If you’re looking for maximum bond strength then look no further than Max-Bond Adhesive from 3C Sealants. Let’s face it, we’ve heard it all before!… ‘This adhesive sticks like ****!’ and,,, ‘This adhesive product can resist a rugby team’s tug ‘o’ war!’ but of course, the marketing hype rarely lives up […]
Do you ever wonder why there’s so many different types of mastic joint sealants available? Whilst they all pretty much achieve the same thing, there are clear differences in the chemical make-ups and cure systems as well as how they gun out and tool off. This mastic sealants quick guide was written to help customers […]
We have a long relationship with matching sealant colours for our customers at County Construction Chemicals Ltd. Although the main staple colours of white, clear, black & grey mastic sealant remain, to this day, a constant feature in design and finishing for both internal and external connection joints, over the past 20 odd years, our […]
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