Adfast's Adseal 4580 sealants
A 100% Quebec-based company, Adfast is a reference in the high-tech sealants and joints sector.
This company specializes in silicone sealants with new generation hybrid polymer types, a diversified range that offers quality professional products for long-lasting durability.
The colour palette is wide and varied; This allows a perfect adaptation to all the facades of the dwellings, from the most classic to the most contemporary.
The qualities of the Sealer Adseal 4580
These silicone seal products offer excellent adherence to any type of material:
- Wood
- Aluminum
- The glass
- Concrete, cement
- Ceramics
- The brick
- The stone
- Vinyl
- The metal structure
but also on photovoltaic panels (solar panels).
Non-corrosive, Adfast silicone gasket does not yellow, sag and is resistant to weather and UV rays. In addition, this silicone sealant dries quickly (within a few hours) despite the ambient humidity.
The brand’s latest innovative and high-performance products include:
- A mouth-slit latex,
- A special silicone for kitchen and bathroom,
- A silicone for doors, windows and coating,
- A paintable hybrid indoor/outdoor sealant.
Work of the caulker
The first mission of the caulking specialist is to prepare the surfaces before applying the silicone in order to obtain a good adhesion and a good seal in a durable way.
1- Cleaning the surface
2- Applying a primer
3- Application of sealant for perfect caulking joints
For a good adhesion, the sealant is installed after the application of the primer. The seal is placed straight and continuously with a suitable pistol, avoiding bubbles or asperities and weaving the seal with a spatula.
The detailed process can be found on this page
Role of sealants in caulking
The main role of sealants is to fill a gap to prevent water, air, dust or insects from entering. These seals are also used as a protective layer on a surface that provides
- sound insulation (noise-cancelling) and
- thermal insulation (heat preservation).
The sealing process simply forms a protective barrier against the external elements.
Quality assurance of Adfast silicone seals
Adfast implements ISO 9001 certified processes. Adfast’s quality objective is to provide concrete solutions to its customers and to meet the requirements of professional caulkers by providing the best technologies.
Adfast Corporation Compliance Laboratory complies with the requirements of CAN-P-4E (European standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005) and accredited as an independent testing laboratory in research and development work, in accordance with the conditions issued by the Standards Council of Canada.
This silicone sealant is a reference in the door and window caulking sector. The product is manufactured by the Quebec company Adfast, headquartered in Ville Saint-Laurent, Qc. Manufacturing is subject to rigorous standards and ISO 9001 certification. The sealant has high-quality properties: perfect grip on any type of façade and good resistance over time.
A benchmark brand and high-performance product, Adseal was used on the glass façade of the Quebec City Convention Centre.
Here is the technical sheet of the Asdeal 4580 series properties
The qualities of the Sealer Adseal 4580
Adseal 4580, a high-tech sealant, also offers good adhesion to photovoltaic panels.
Note: painting is not possible on the Adseal gasket
The Adfast silicone seal has several qualities:
- It is non-corrosive
- It does not yellow
- It doesn’t sag in time
- It is resistant to humidity and UV rays
- Silicone dries quickly, within a few hours, even in wet periods
- The sealant comes in a wide range of colours
Adfast Compliance Laboratory Corporation complies with CAN-P-4E standards. This independent laboratory is accredited to conduct tests in research and development, in accordance with the requirements of the Canadian Standards Council.
The functions of the Adseal sealant
A silicone gasket installed by an experienced professional caulk prevents water, air, insects and dust from entering the room. A sealant also serves as a protective layer for thermal and sound insulation. A sealant can bring comfort to a home and reduce energy consumption.
Safety precautionary rules for the user
- Wear protective gloves
- Wear goggles
- Wear a mask to avoid directly inhaling dust/mists and particles
- Wear a chemical-resistant garment that covers the body
- Prohibition of smoking, drinking or eating during handling
- Comply with industrial safety and hygiene standards
- Store the product in an airy place at the right temperature
- Take precautions for the protection of the environment: the professional must take measures to prevent the product from infiltrating runoff, sewers, rivers, soil and water contamination in general.
Sealants should be handled with care.
Technicians specializing in waterproofing and building insulation are qualified for the use and cleaning of sealants and caulking joints.
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