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Boat diagram with callouts for marine sealing and bonding applications, including deck caulking, through-hull fittings and deck-to-hull bonding

Boat Building Adhesives: Stringers, Deck-to-Hull, StarBoard and Sealants

This guide covers the adhesives, sealants and fasteners we supply to boat builders, custom builders, workboat shops and repair yards. It’s organized by where the work happens on the boat, so you can jump straight to the joint in front of you. Jump to: Stringers and bulkheads Drums, pails or SmartPak Deck‑to‑hull and 5200 alternative Marine sealants StarBoard bonding Laminating and fairing Spray adhesives Fasteners How to plan a bond FAQ Which Read more…

Sika Marine Solutions for Refit, Repair, and Boatbuilding

Building a Complete Marine Adhesives, Sealants, and Composites Portfolio Introduction Marine manufacturers, repair yards, and custom boat builders face increasing pressure to deliver higher-quality vessels while controlling labor costs, reducing rework, and improving long-term durability. Whether building a custom sportfish yacht, repairing a commercial workboat, or completing a refit project, selecting the right materials can Read more…

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Concrete Sealers: How They’ll Save Your Project

Frigid winter months are tough on concrete. Between the ice-melting salt and snow plows rumbling through, your concrete is bound to succumb to a few cracks throughout the winter. Fortunately, Chemical Concepts stocks a wide range of concrete and other masonry sealants to keep your project looking like brand-new, even through the harshest weather conditions. Read more…

Manufacturer Spotlight: Sika Corporation®

The humble beginnings of Sika started in 1910 with an immigrant who moved to Switzerland named Kasper Winkler. Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, Kasper invented the first Sika product, which was a quick setting waterproofing admixture for mortar used in the Gotthard tunnel connecting Northern and Southern Europe. This launched his company Kasper Winkler & Read more…

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Highlighting Self-leveling Underlayment Products from Sika

When confronted with uneven or rough floors, an excellent option is a self-leveling underlayment. Contractors find self-leveling underlayment to be relatively easy to work with and products that don’t require lots of expensive tools to use. But you need to be aware of the quality levels of the underlayment products that you choose. If you Read more…