Category: Types of Sealers

Silane Sealer

The three most common types of water repellent sealers derived from silicone are silane sealers, siloxane sealers, and silane-siloxane hybrid sealers. Silane Sealers: Silane sealers have a very small molecule size, allowing them to penetrate deep into the surface of the concrete or masonry. The small molecule size is both a strength and weakness. The…

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Siloxane Sealer

As mentioned in our Water Repellent Comparison article, Siloxane sealers are chemically reactive water repellent sealers. They have a large molecule size and offer aggressive surface protection. The problem with Siloxane sealers is that their large molecule size prevents them from penetrating deep into the substrate and by remaining exposed in the surface pores, they…

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