Sticking around

Sustainability targets, rising costs, and modern construction methods are all factors effecting the buying habits of those working in the construction sector. And as the market changes, so do the demands for more efficient, cost-effective, and ecofriendly building methods. Nick Bratt, National Sales Manager at Saint-Gobain Abrasives, discusses why many tradespeople are turning to more sophisticated adhesives and sealants.

Adhesives and sealants have come a long way in recent years what was once a simple toolbox addition now offers tradespeople superior performance on site and can act as a great alternative to traditional mechanical fasteners. Indeed, construction adhesives are now highly sought by trade professionals due to their diverse qualities and the range of projects they cater for.

There are so many types, brands, and formulas on the market, which is exactly why OneBond was created to provide merchants with a concise yet complete range of adhesives all under one name

Products

Adhesives and sealants are perfect for maintenance and repair operations on structural components and can meet almost any process requirement in terms of environmental resistance, heat resistance and curing time, etc. These substances can even help the end product to have a lighter mass than its metallic fastener counterparts

One product type which has been growing in demand amongst tradespeople are hybrid adhesives and sealants Hybrids offer a cost-effective solution that combines many benefits from different types of adhesives and sealants all in one product such as high UV and humidity resistance to withstand high temperatures, the ability to be painted once cured and even suitable for under water applications which all provide improved performance and longer-lasting results for the user.

Furthermore, adhesive bonding is widely used in modern construction due to its ability to permanently join dissimilar materials such as metals and plastics, permitting higher construction rates and allowing for more freedom in the design process It’s perfect for working with materials that cannot be welded or secured with traditional fasteners

Instant adhesives are designed to quickly bond small plastic or metal parts, while long open-time epoxy-based adhesives are ideal for assembling and repairing large applications or complex shapes that require maximum durability Think sealing exterior pipe joints and cracked concrete, or filling oversized bolt holes, fixing anchors and repairing pipes

In addition, in bathroom and kitchen settings, it is vital that all products including sealants are both sanitar y and waterproof At OneBond, we have worked to ensure our silicone sealants are resistant against sunlight, temperature variation, humidity, shrinkage and even ozone factors that are becoming an increasing priority in projects.

For day-to-day applications, polyurethane has become the go-to tool for tradespeople OneBond’s polyurethane products can fill expansion joints and seal joints between concrete structures, brickwork, and masonr y. They can also seal gutters, secure roof tiles, and assemble and seal door/window framing components

To accompany OneBond’s range, the brand is keen to supply its merchant distributors with the point-of-sale (POS) and marketing materials to get the products off the shelves

Sustainability

As the industr y works to become more sustainable, so do contractor’s buying habits. Adhesives and sealants can be a fantastic tool when considering the environmental impact