WHAT IS A SILICONE SEALANT?
Silicone sealant is a liquid form of sealant , with adhesive properties and high flexibility. Typically, it looks, feels, and acts like a gel.
Unlike other adhesives, silicone keeps its elasticity and stability in both high and low temperatures once cured.
Furthermore, silicone sealant is resistant to other chemicals, moisture, and weathering.
WHY WOULD I CHOOSE SILICONE INSTEAD OF ALTERNATIVES?
Strengths
- Easy to gun
- Good UV resistance
- Good value option
- Solvent free
- Low VOC, no nasties
- Simple option, in many cases
Limitations
- Generally unable to paint
- Difficult to repair, it doesn’t stick to itself
- Messy to clean-up