INSTA-STIK™ for when the going gets tough...
7 July 2008
With the construction sector facing tough times ahead, products that deliver reliable, efficient performance which minimize waste must be part of the toolbox.
INSTA-STIK roofing adhesive - used to attach insulation boards and waterproofing membranes to a variety of substrates on flat roofs - benefits from a unique delivery system allowing precisely controlled doses, so less product and time is wasted.
"Flat roofs account for a third of the UK's total roof area, many of which belong to public buildings where it is particularly important for contractors to be able to work efficiently, safely and maintain high performance," said Nick Mills, MD of specialist roofing products company InStar which distributes INSTA-STIK for Dow Building Solutions in the UK.
"Contractors looking for a portable, quick, clean and easy to use system providing fast adhesion are increasingly turning to INSTA-STIK to suit their needs, as they appreciate being able to apply the product with the specially designed application wand and don't have to rely on guess work which can jeopardize performance on the one hand, or lead to waste on the other."
INSTA-STIK comes in a portable, pressurized container which needs no external power source, making it easy to use on a high construction site. Unlike liquid polyurethane adhesives, the product is already expanded when dispensed and application can be accurately controlled. It also needs no heating, meaning no set up time enabling faster and leaner construction.
Other benefits include:
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No primer needed and no need to allow for drying time;
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No fumes during application, making it safer for contractors to use than bitumen adhesive systems;
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No noise, dust or vibration to the substrate from mechanical fasteners;
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Consistent application thanks to the unique wand applicator;
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One canister can be used to adhere 100m2 of insulation board.
INSTA-STIK is compatible with a range of insulation boards including extruded and expanded polystyrene, glass fibre tissue faced polyurethane and polyisocyanuarate, mineral and glass fibre, cellular glass, cork, wood fiber and foamed silica. It works with substrates including oriented strand boards, bituminous vapour control layers and existing bituminous built-up roofing (sanded bituminous membranes), mastic asphalt, concrete decks, galvanized metal decks and plywood.
For more details on stockists, contact Dow Building Solutions' customer service team on 020 3139 4000.
Notes to editors:
InStar UK was established in 2001 as a manufacturer and distributor of specialist roofing components to the flat roofing and waterproofing industry. The company aims to offer innovative solutions which combine ease and speed of installation with safe working methods, and offers products designed and manufactured in house as well as those sourced from established suppliers such as Dow Building Solutions.
Dow Building Solutions, a division of The Dow Chemical Company, is dedicated to supplying the construction industry with innovative and effective solutions. The product range includes STYROFOAM blue extruded foamed polystyrene insulation, GREAT-STUFF™ polyurethane foam sealant, FROTH-PAK™ polyurethane foam spray systems, INSTA-STIK™ polyurethane adhesives and a range of accessories.
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Product/reader enquiries to:
Customer Services
Dow Building Solutions
Diamond House, Lotus Park,
Kingsbury Crescent, Staines,
Middlesex, TW18 3AG
Tel.: 020 3139 4000
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