SILICONE SEALANTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURES

According to Ullmann’s Encyclopedia, silicones have no marked harmful effects on organisms in the environment. This is probably one of the reasons why silicones are widely used in different practical human applications. For one, silicones are now used by most engineers for building infrastructures.

During the planning process of construction, engineers look after the cost-effectiveness of the materials that they will use. Picking cost-effective materials can help them to build sustainable buildings that will last and endure different kinds of stress and pressure that may be caused by weather, electricity, etc. At present silicone is one of the cost-effective materials that can be used as a sealant because it doubles the lifespan of the constructions being built.

Silicone sealant is a cost-effective material that can be used for buildings, utilities, transportation systems and roads. It is a good choice not only for engineers but also for architects. Architects opt for the material because it enables them to formulate designs that can be both contemporary and environmentally-friendly; they can create more energy efficient and people-friendly designs.

Aside from the said characteristics of silicones, the material can also:

1.     Strengthen a community’s infrastructure. The qualities of the silicone enable buildings and other constructions to last longer. The human population is ever on the increase and the need for more stable infrastructures has risen with it. Aside from infrastructures, silicone sealants can help strengthen pylons, railways, bridges and vehicles.

2.     Improve energy efficiency. Silicones can serve as rubber insulators. Rubber insulators help in minimising flashovers that cause power interruptions. Additionally, the LED lights that we use today are protected by silicones. LED lights are the ultimate saving alternative for traditional light bulbs.

3.     Help buildings withstand seismic activities. Silicones are naturally resistant to oils, fuels and other solvents. Furthermore, they also have low chemical reactivity which makes them resistant to microbial elements, corrosion and other chemical changes that may cause a structure to be damaged. Aside from being naturally resistant to chemicals, silicones are also waterproof.

4.     Serve as insulator. Silicones have excellent insulating properties. With the ability to resist long-term exposure to the atmosphere - most especially to the sun - one of the many elements to have low thermal conductivity is silicone. Silicones have better temperature and weather resistance compared with other organic materials.

5.     Eliminate the need for frequent maintenance. Silicones that are used as protective coatings can help any infrastructure to last longer. Due to its qualities, silicone requires that infrastructures have less maintenance because it can withstand mould, corrosion, water and sunlight.

Silicone is truly a wonder of nature. In addition to its good qualities, a silicone can also be absorbed by solids in waste water treatment facilities which make it the best option to use as a sealant.

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