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Sika Ltd
Address: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1BQ United KingdomTel: 01707 394444
Fax: 01707 393296
Company Profile
Sika Limited, the UK subsidiary of the worldwide Sika Group was established in 1927 and through both organic growth and commercial acquisition, including the incorporation of former Trocal and Armorex materials, produces and markets a wide range of state-of-the-art systems. This activity is underpinned by unrivalled innovation in product development, the highest standards of manufacturing and renowned technical advice and in-situ guidance. Pioneers of a fully integrated service, the company is acknowledged in providing for end users or their specifiers, be they clients, designers, engineers, producers, distributors, merchants and contractors.
Within the UK, as in all other group locations, Sika operates to optimal levels of performance, demonstrated through possession of EN ISO 9001 certification for quality control and EN ISO 14001 for environmental management. Wherever possible products are manufactured to European and British Standards, are approved by the British Board of Agrément or provide unique and superior properties. Additionally, Sika Limited was one of the first companies in construction and industrial products to achieve the status of Investors in People, a benefit to those using the organisation, be it in the form of RIBA CPD accredited presentations, project surveys or after sales guidance.
Sika Limited are also active members of many organisations and bodies relevant to the strategic application fields.
The reputation for Sika for quality and reliability is virtually unmatched, illustrated through a comprehensive portfolio of problem solving products that have been employed for many years in wide diversity of applications.
New sealant for Nelson Gate
A total of 9,000 linear metres of a new specification sealant from Sika has been used on the external refurbishment of Nelson Gate in Southampton.
The sealant, Sikaflex-AT Facade, has been used to replace the failed movement joints between the pre-cast panels of the structure. Sika say the sealant is part of the new generation complete sealant and bonding system which is based on a new type of hybrid polymer combining the best properties of both PU and MS technologies. It offers the user the advantages Enquiry number: 02264 
Sika has launched Resiblock Superior Natural Matt
Sika has launched Resiblock Superior Natural Matt, a formulation that provides a complete sealing solution for protecting concrete block paving. The latest addition to the Resiblock range, the new matt finish is also covered by the company's unrivalled No Oil Stains Guarantee. Investiment in the natural matt formulation has created a unique two coat polyurethane sealer, which provides total protection from staining and eliminates ants' nests, weeds and grass growth without altering surface appearance.Enquiry number: 11283
Block paving is grouted
Block Paving Fix, a ready-to-use grout that is claimed to provide an even quicker professional finish for all types of block paving, is the latest addition to Sika's product range.
Said to be easy to apply the grout is simply sweeped into the joint and sealed by soaking with water.
The mix dries to a hard cured, durable finish that resists weed growth and protects the surface from moisture.
Packaged in 15kg bucket, each container provides coverage for around 35mē of paving. Unlike cement the product also enables block paving to be re-used if required.
The recently launched product sits alongside the company's already successful Pave Fix, a ready-to-use, self setting jointing compound aimed specifically at paving and blocks with joints from 5mm width upwards. Enquiry number: 07221
Block paving is grouted
Block Paving Fix, a ready-to-use grout that is claimed to provide an even quicker professional finish for all types of block paving, is the latest addition to Sika's product range.
Said to be easy to apply the grout is simply sweeped into the joint and sealed by soaking with water.
The mix dries to a hard cured, durable finish that resists weed growth and protects the surface from moisture.
Packaged in 15kg bucket, each container provides coverage for around 35mē of paving. Unlike cement the product also enables block paving to be re-used if required.
The recently launched product sits alongside the company's already successful Pave Fix, a ready-to-use, self setting jointing compound aimed specifically at paving and blocks with joints from 5mm width upwards. Enquiry number: 07221
Large glass panels for the Royal Observatory London
Specialist bonding and sealing solution for a mirrored glass structure at London's Royal Observatory was supplied by Sika.
Sikasil SG-500 structural silicone adhesive was used to bond the 12 large individual panes of glass after they were carefully craned into position. Fast-curing, it is said to have unrivalled resistance to UV and weathering, with stability through a wide temperature range.Enquiry number: 07223
Large glass panels for the Royal Observatory London
Specialist bonding and sealing solution for a mirrored glass structure at London's Royal Observatory was supplied by Sika.
Sikasil SG-500 structural silicone adhesive was used to bond the 12 large individual panes of glass after they were carefully craned into position. Fast-curing, it is said to have unrivalled resistance to UV and weathering, with stability through a wide temperature range.Enquiry number: 07223
Project proofed
Waterproofing of the Buddleia Project's Victorian warehouses in Liverpool has been provided by Sika's Waterproofing Systems.
Over 4000m? of BBA certified Sika-1 Waterproofing System was installedin the basement area of the buildings, together with the SikaDur Combiflex jointing system. Sika-1 is a structural rendering system suitable for tanking the majority of basements. 
This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Project proofed
Waterproofing of the Buddleia Project's Victorian warehouses in Liverpool has been provided by Sika's Waterproofing Systems.
Over 4000m? of BBA certified Sika-1 Waterproofing System was installedin the basement area of the buildings, together with the SikaDur Combiflex jointing system. Sika-1 is a structural rendering system suitable for tanking the majority of basements. This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Garden furniture
To protect a collection of miniature furnished rooms in a purpose built gallery at a garden centre in Carlisle, Sika watertight concrete has been applied in basement areas.
Constructed to Grade 3 of BS 8102, the 3.5m deep watertight basement was built around a slab of 1050m?. Over 600m? of the company's concrete containing Sika 1 and 10 admixtures was supplied.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Don deal
Over 1200m? of Sika watertight concrete and 1500m of Sikaswell P hydrophilic strip for construction joints has been used in the basement areas of the MK Dons new stadium. The concrete provided a BS8102 waterproof grade 3 solution for the basement structure with the Sikawell S offering a gun applied adhesive sealant for watertight joints, pipe entry and other penetrations. This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.A watertight solution
To keep a 3000m? basement watertight, Sika technology is being utilised in a property near Newmarket.
Over 300m? of the company's watertight concrete with Injectoflex jointing has been used by the contractors to ensure that the basement, including the 15m by 5m by 1.5m pool, is watertight to Basement Grade Three standard. The product was selected as a time and cost saving alternative to conventional membrane systems. This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Admixture for tower
A multi-functional admixture from Sika in the production of ready-mix concrete has been utilised on Bridgewater Place Tower in Leeds. The Sikament 160 formulation employed ensures the workability of the concrete to a height of 100m above the static permanent pump. No problems were encounted, with a average pump-delivery rate of 36 to 42m?/hr with each floor slab requiring five pours of 175m?.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Strengthening the bridges
Products from Sika were recently used to strengthen and repair three road bridges in Farnham, Surrey. The three bridges were built in the 1970s and had suffered deterioration due to the ingress of road salts and general exposure to the elements.
Following removal of defective concrete, the bridges were repaired using the MonoTop concrete repair system. This cementitious pre-bagged system is designed to be easy to mix and apply, has high build characteristics, and bonds well to concrete.
Ensuring extra strength to conform with the new 40 tonne weight limit, one of the bridges has the company's CarboDur structural strengthening system specified. This comprises of pultruded carbon fibre plates which were bonded to the underside of the bridge with SikaDur 30, a cold cure adhesive. This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Performance for Scotland
Specification for a storage facility for Warrington Property Maintenance at Bathgate called for the combined use and close control of concrete admixture and other interacting materials, including Sika super plasticizer, Sikament 700, Fibreshield dry shake and the addition of Baekert steel fibres.
Sikament 700 was used for the control of water content to obtain the required workability and to influence setting and bleed characteristics for the addition of dry shake.
The admixture and steel fibres were added on site, the latter at 25kg per cubic metre to enhance the wear resistance of the floor. The dry shake was used to suppress the fibres as well as to allow the floor to be polished.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Tough market
To withstand heavy traffic in a warehouse at Morrisons, Sika has provided its dry shake system Sikafloor Syntop. As a combination of cement powder, admixtures and synthetic mineral aggregates, it fuses with the wet surface of new concrete slabs to form a tough top layer.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Stabilising the wind
Armorex L2 High Flow from Sika has been used to grout down 42 wind turbines to concrete bases on the Blacklaw Windfarm project in Lanarkshire, Scotland. A formulated pre-mix powder, the non shrink grout is designed for heavt static loads, where strength is required. It requires the addition of water to provide a high strength grout. This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Concrete cover for bookseller
Academic bookseller Blackwell UK has had its headquaters at Beaver House, Oxford, refurbished using Sika concrete repair mortars and specialist protective coatings. The company's MonoTop concrete repair and re-profiling mortar system was applied to re-establish the rib profiles of concrete panels on the 30 year old building, which was showing signs of deterioration. SikaGard 550W Elastic and Sika Ferrogard 903 corrosion inhibitor were also applied to give long term protection. Completing the refurbishment, Sikafloor Pronto was used to protect the loading bay decks.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Cast iron solution
High strength epoxy resin adhesive mortar and coatings from Sika have been used in strengthening work carried out on the cast iron Coalport Bridge. Sika-Dur 31 was chosen to bond steel plates to the bridge to improve its strength. It hardens without shrinkage and can bond to both cast iron and steel, as well as most substrates found in construction.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Bauhaus flats given new life
Repair mortars and coatings from Sika have been used extensively on the conservation and renovation of Isokon Flats in the London Borough of Camden. The Bauhaus style flats, of concrete construction, were erected in 1934. The concept was for an ultra modern, minimalist design, with compact self-contained flats. Some 70 years on the main concrete structure of the building was suffering from spalling and cracking, and required extensive repair and protection. All surfaces were blasted back to bare concrete, and defective areas were repaired using Sika Monotop 615, a high build concrete repair mortar. This cementitious cement based mortar has low shrinkage, no chloride admixtures and bonds well to properly prepared concrete. The repair mortar was followed by the application of two coats of Monotop 620 levelling mortar, to provide a smooth finish. Providing external protection from water ingress and carbonation, SikaGard 550W Elastic coatings were applied in the original salmon pink colour.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Less shocking floor system
Aircraft hangars at RAF fighter stations have had a specially designed flooring system from Sika-Armorex installed that freely conducts electricity. The Sikafloor 381 system incorporates silica carbide which achieves a conductive surface, protecting maintenance staff working on aircraft which return to the hangar loaded with static electricity.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.
Lymm Water Tower, the ambitious conversion of the stone water tower in Lymm, Cheshire features a flooring system from Sika. Sikafloor 300, a permanently elastic, liquid applied polurethane system, has been installed throughout the principle living areas. It is designed to be uv stable, feel soft underfoot and provide a durable living surface.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.
Leeds city council has chosen SikaWrap ? a carbon fibre fabric wrap system from Sika ? for Phase 2 of the refurbishment of the Matthew Murray Tunnel in Holbeck, Leeds. The reinforced concrete tunnel is 160m long and was built in 1974 as part of the dual carriageway A463. Over the years, attack from de-icing salts has contaminated the pier between the two carriageways, leading to corrosion of the steel reinforcement and spalling of the cover concrete. Following removal of any defective concrete, local repairs were completed using SikaCem 133 Gunite, a one part, dry spray micro repair concrete. Up to seven layers of SikaWrap carbon fibre fabric wrap were then bonded to the intermediate wall using the SikaDur range of epoxy resins. The fabric is designed to add strength to the wall, helping to contain the concrete and retain the integrity of the structure in the event of impact forces being applied.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Redhill receives rejuvenation
Chosen to elastically bond the exterior cermaic panels, the SikaTack Panel System from Sika has been employed at a new retail and office development in Redhill. The system was used to fix the 20,000 ceramic granite slabs onto an aluminium carrier rail system. The SikaTack Panel system is an elastic adhesive system incorporating a one part, gun applied polyurethane structural adhesive. It is designed for permanent bonding of ceramic and plastic cladding panels onto aluminium or timber sub-structures.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Repair system gets the call
Pegasus Tower, a communications structure in BT Adastral Park, Ipswich, has been externally refurbished using Sika materials. The uncoated concrete tower had originally been cast with low cover to the reinforcing steel, allowing water ingress and resulting in cracking and spalling of the concrete. To protect against further failures, stabilise the structure and reduce future repairs, Sika concrete repair systems and coatings were specified for the tower.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.Facelift for livery
One of the largest Livery Halls in London, Plaisterers Hall has undergone a facelift. As part of the renovation Sika flooring materials were specified throughout the Great Hall. The existing concrete floor was levelled using 8mm of Sikafloor level 25, after application of the water-resisting system Sikatop 77, to accept carpet.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.On the right lines
Carbon-fibre plates from the Sika CarboDur range have been used to strengthen a service subway for the District and Circle lines on London?s Underground. The speed and simplicity of using the lightweight structural strengthening system allowed work to be carried out during normal engineering night-time hours, avoiding disruption to trains.This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Sika Ltd directly for further details.
