
Application
Building Envelope & Flashing
Perimeter joints, cladding laps and envelope details where the building skin changes plane. Movement, weather exposure and thermal cycling are the conditions. GAUDON does not make a roofing sealant.
What to use
How to do it
Surfaces must be clean, dry, sound, and free of dust, grease, old sealant, and loose material
Surfaces must be clean, dry, sound, and free of dust, grease, old sealant, and loose material.
Do not apply to wet or frozen surfaces
Do not apply to wet or frozen surfaces. For best results, confirm that joint surfaces are fully dry and properly prepared before application.
Use proper joint design and backer rod where required
Use proper joint design and backer rod where required. Sealant should be applied only to sound, properly prepared joint surfaces.
Cut nozzle at a 45° angle to the desired bead size and puncture the inner seal
Cut nozzle at a 45° angle to the desired bead size and puncture the inner seal. For sausage packs, use a suitable sausage caulking gun and nozzle.
Apply a continuous bead with steady, even pressure, ensuring full contact with both sides of the joint
Apply a continuous bead with steady, even pressure, ensuring full contact with both sides of the joint.
Tool immediately after application to ensure full contact, proper joint fill, and a neat finish
Tool immediately after application to ensure full contact, proper joint fill, and a neat finish.
Allow sealant to cure fully before exposure to heavy weather, water, cleaning, or service movement
Allow sealant to cure fully before exposure to heavy weather, water, cleaning, or service movement. Cure time will vary with joint size, temperature, and humidity.
Steps are the manufacturer's published application instructions for GAUDON G3. Always read the Technical Data Sheet for the product you use.
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