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Architectural textured concrete wall produced with Sika concrete admixtures at Limmat building in Zurich
  • Concrete
  • Concrete Admixture
  • Architect
  • Article
  • Precast Concrete
  • Concrete
  • Concrete Admixture or Additive

Architectural Concrete

The ability to appreciate concrete as an aesthetically versatile construction material has led Sika to many innovations in architectural concrete. The flexibility of concrete in design enables the designer to create structures not possible with other construction materials. Combining this flexibility with Sika’s over one hundred years of experience and expertise in concrete formulation and optimization allows structures of true architectural value to be realized.

Seismic Rated Solutions
Screed evaluation method: Cross-hatch testing for surface strength
  • Flooring
  • Article
  • Floor Leveller
  • Flooring

Screed Evaluation Methods

A prerequisite for a sustainable and beautiful wood floor is a strong and dry screed. Therefore this screed has to be carefully accessed. The first source of information is the architect, engineer, or main contractor who will have all of the information about the build-up and nature of the floor. The second source is the screed contractor who can provide the screed details and if appropriate, any subfloor heating protocols. If, as so often in renovation projects most of this information is not available, there are a few simple methods that can be used to evaluate the screed.
Fireman extinguish the fire with water
  • Joint Sealing
  • Sealant
  • Passive Fire Protection
  • Article
  • Passive Fire Protection
  • Fire-Rated
  • Intumescent Fire Protection

International Standards and Classifications for Fire Testing

Sika’s passive fire protection solutions are designed to be able to seal all different types of building joints and penetrations, in order to help keep fire in defined compartments for a certain period of time, thereby allowing people to evacuate safely. Sika passive fire protection solutions comply with the most relevant national and international standards (including EN, UL, EAD (ETAG), ASTM, AS, Certifire), in order to confirm that they meet the highest fire resistance requirements and consequently can help save people’s lives.
Fire resistance illustration of Insulation (I)
  • Joint Sealing
  • Sealant
  • Passive Fire Protection
  • Article
  • Passive Fire Protection
  • Fire-Rated
  • Intumescent Fire Protection

Linear Seals, Cavity Barriers and Service Penetration Seals

Sika provides comprehensive solutions where fire resistant construction is required such as commercial, public and residential buildings, steel structures and others. Fire resistant sealants, fillers and backing materials for linear seals as well as solutions for penetration seals enable safer buildings and infrastructure to be built. Passive fire protection applications for compartmentations can be divided into the following three main groups: linear joint seals, cavity barriers, penetration seals.
Sarnafil waterproofing membrane on roofing area of Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg

The Benefits of Liquid Applied and Sheet Applied Roofing Membranes: Choosing the Right Option for Your Building

In this post, we will explore the benefits of liquid applied and sheet applied roofing membranes and provide guidance on how to choose the right option for your building.
Floor joint in warehouse floor
  • Industrial Flooring
  • Industrial
  • Flooring
  • How-to
  • Architect
  • Sikafloor®
  • Industrial Flooring
  • Flooring
  • Floor Coating

How to Design an Ideal Floor for Warehouse and Logistics Facilities

In warehouses and logistics buildings the concrete slab and flooring are critical to the effective functioning of the operations. However, it is often the perception that the concrete floor is one of the most straight forward elements of the project, and many times the overall attention paid to design and construction detail is less than proportional to its ultimate importance in the efficient operation of the facility. The expectation is that these large area floors must be constructed with lowest possible cost and provide problem free service year after year.
Excavator standing on heavy duty cementitious floor in warehouse
  • Flooring
  • Industrial Flooring
  • Industrial
  • Contractor

Dry Shake Hardeners for Concrete Floors

Dry shake aggregate floor hardeners are commonly applied to the surface of freshly placed concrete to improve wear resistance and occasionally to color a concrete surface. They decrease typical plain concrete negative properties like dusting and liquid absorption by improving the abrasion resistance and reducing surface permeability.
Injection for waterproofing leaking cracks 3d rendering
  • Injection
  • How-to
  • Waterproofing
  • Below-Grade Waterproofing
  • Engineer
  • Injection
  • Repair
  • Waterproofing

How to Select an Injection Material to Seal Leaks?

Leaks in concrete, masonry and natural stone structures can often be securely sealed and waterproofed by injection. However, to make leaking structures watertight for the long term, it’s essential to select the right injection material. On the basis of our extensive technical and practical experience, we have prepared a guide which will help you choose the optimal injection solution for your project requirements.
Industrial floor coating with Sikafloor resin cementitious flooring system in food facility
  • Flooring
  • Industrial Flooring
  • Factory
  • Article
  • Architect
  • Sikafloor®
  • Industrial Flooring
  • Resin-cementitious Floor
  • Polyurethane Floor
  • Resin Floor
  • Flooring
  • Epoxy Floor
  • Floor Coating
  • Food and Beverage Industry

Design Tips for Hygienic Floors in Food and Beverage Facilities

A functional and purpose-built floor is key to a safe and hygienic production environment in food and beverage facilities. Floors that are hygienic, non-slip, easy to clean, and durable provide a safe and attractive place to work. Choosing and installing the right floor are critical to every work environment. This article looks at getting it right the first time — achieving satisfactory and long-term flooring in a food processing environment.
Clean red and white decorative laboratory interior floor with female research technician at work
  • Flooring
  • Decorative Floor
  • Healthcare
  • Sika ComfortFloor®
  • Article
  • Architect
  • Sika ComfortFloor®
  • Sikafloor®
  • Decorative Floor
  • Flooring
  • Floor Coating

Designing colorful floor in hospitals and other healthcare facilities

A well-crafted color palette can do wonders for a healthcare facility. The use of color and graphic images can align to the existing logo and symbolic color of the facility to achieve an overall visual aesthetic, while it can also elicit emotions and unique perceptions of space. It has an ability to calm or excite, can make a room appear smaller or more grandiose, or even trigger subconscious reactions. Color is the most vital, impactful and expressive design element in a designer’s toolbox.
Industrial floor coating with Sikafloor resin cementitious flooring system in food facility
  • Flooring
  • Industrial Flooring
  • Factory
  • Sikafloor®
  • Article
  • Sikafloor®
  • Industrial Flooring
  • Polyurethane Floor
  • Resin Floor
  • Flooring
  • Epoxy Floor
  • Floor Coating
  • Factory
  • Food and Beverage Industry

Slip Resistant Flooring in Food Industry for Employee Safety

Employee safety is one of the most important requirements for any workplace. Slips and falls are among the most common injuries at work. They account for about 86% of total injuries, and 90% of these happen because the floor is wet. These injuries are particularly prevalent in the food industry, where they occur four times more often than the average in other industries. Injuries can create significant impacts to all involved. The most significant is the suffering and possible disabling of the person injured. The next is impact on the company — financial, loss of key staff, loss of productivity, and liability.
Man spraying mortar on the wall
  • Concrete Repair
  • Engineered Repair
  • Mortar
  • Sika MonoTop®
  • Article
  • Applicator
  • Concrete Repair
  • Engineered Repair
  • Shotcrete
  • Sika MonoTop®

Dry vs Wet Machine Applied Mortars for Concrete Repairs

Concrete repairs can be conducted with different systems and methods. In the European Standard EN 1504 Part 9, Principle 3 defines the application of repair mortars by machine as well as by hand. In this article you will learn about the advantages of machine application for both dry and wet spray processes. We also give an overview of how to select the right method and equipment for each type of application together with the corresponding Sika materials.
Hygienic floor and wall coating in hospital made with Sika coating systems
  • Flooring
  • Wall Coating
  • Healthcare
  • Article
  • Architect
  • Sikafloor®
  • Industrial Flooring
  • Flooring
  • Floor Coating
  • Healthcare

Hygienic floors, walls and ceilings in hospitals and other healthcare facilities

Infection prevention and control is of utmost importance in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Building owners, facilities managers, healthcare architects and all others involved in healthcare design decisions need to consider how the materials used within a building contribute to this issue.
in color
  • Concrete
  • 3D Concrete Printing
  • Article
  • Architect

3D Concrete Printing

Cementitious 3D construction printing (3DCP) or 3D concrete printing is a form of additive manufacturing used to fabricate buildings or construction components in completely new shapes not previously possible with traditional concrete formwork.
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