Posts by Vector Construction, INC.
JOINT FILL & CAULKING
Polyurea has been successfully installed in these applications using a rapid set spray applied membrane over a prepared and primed concrete substrate. Polyurea is being successfully used as a multi-purpose joint fill, caulking, and sealant material. It can provide a flexible, durable, weather-tight, and traffic resistant seal for all types of building joints, such as…
Read MorePEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS & PARKING DECKS
Parking decks do not experience the same conditions as heavy industrial plant floors, some parallels can be drawn. Parking decks & pedestrian walkways require a membrane material to provide crack bridging and waterproofing, as well as a wear surface that provides an impact-resistant, skid-resistant, and abrasion-resistant surface. Industrial applications can also utilize a membrane for…
Read MoreLANDSCAPE & WATER CONTAINMENT
Landscape designers and contractors have found similar benefits with polyurea. Polyurea is often used to contain water for ponds and pool decorations to form a primary containment liner. Use of geotextile material is common when applying polyurea over dirt. Proper surface condition is vital when applying over concrete and most other substrates. Polyurea coatings combine…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Q? WHAT IS POLYUREA? A. Polyurea is an organic polymer that is the reaction of isocyanate with an amine terminated polyether resin, forming a plastic-like or rubber-like compound that may be used in many of the same ways as older technologies – polyurethane, epoxy, vinyl ester, neoprene; to name a few. Q? CAN ANYONE APPLY POLYUREA?…
Read MoreSpray Polyurethane Foam
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) insulation is rigid, lightweight, flexible, wind-resistant, and effective in extreme temperatures and weather conditions. SPF insulation has the highest R-value per square inch of any commercially available insulation material. Super-Efficient The building envelope is a system of construction components which protect against the uncontrolled movement of: heat, air, and moisture. The…
Read MorePolyurea Protective Coatings
No VOC’s and Little to No Odor, USDA, and Potable Approved Waterproof, Seamless and Resilient, with Low Permeability and Excellent Sustainability Weather Tolerant: Cures at -25°F to >300°F even in High Humidity Polyurea is a type of elastomer (a polymer with the property of “elasticity”) that is derived from the reaction of an isocyanate component…
Read MoreAQUIFIER LININGS
The combination of chemical resistance and good physical properties has led to Polyurea liners usage in numerous industrial applications such as Landfill Liners, Secondary Waste Containment, Lagoons, and Effluent Containment Ponds. Because of its elastomeric and physical properties, polyurea provides excellent protection against abrasion, rust, and corrosion and can extend the life of older systems.…
Read MoreWATERPROOFING
Polyurea forms a water-resistant, seamless monolithic coating for waterproofing slabs, wooden decks, roofs, and other surfaces to prevent leaks, rust, corrosion and water damage. Mold grows in environments where constant streams of moisture occur. Moisture comes through water being carried in soil surround the foundation. Waterproofing is the only way to permanently stop water and…
Read MoreROOF-FLOOR COATINGS
Polyurea coatings make an excellent protective covering for polyurethane foam roofs. Polyurea can be formulated to meet specific performance requirements due to the wide range of physical properties that can be formulated. Polyurea flooring systems are most popular for their rapid turnaround installation capabilities. Other benefits are available with polyurea flooring systems as well. Polyureas…
Read MoreTANK COATINGS & LININGS
Polyurea coatings protect steel tanks from corrosion, chemicals, and other natural weather and jobsite elements. With proper surface preparation, substrate condition, formulation choice, primers, and installation procedures, polyurea goes on fast and stays on long. Polyureas are great for extending the life of older tanks and can offer limited structural characteristics as well. These systems…
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