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This section provides an overview for joint sealants as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 joint sealant manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked joint sealant companies as of December, 2024: 1.Novagard, 2.Dow Corporate, 3.BASF SE.
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Joint sealant, also known as jointing material, is used to fill the gaps, or joints, between construction materials like bricks, blocks, and tiles. These gaps are intentionally created to improve a building's durability and waterproofing, protecting it against environmental factors such as wind, rain, UV rays, and temperature fluctuations.
Joint sealants are crucial for maintaining the structural integrity and waterproofing of buildings, finding extensive use in exterior and interior walls, floors, roofs, and bathrooms. Besides their functional benefits, they also contribute to the aesthetic appeal of structures, available in a variety of designs and colors.
Advantages of joint sealants include durability, water resistance, insulation properties, and aesthetic versatility. They are user-friendly, stain-resistant, and can significantly extend a building's lifespan, offering cost benefits in the long term.
The main drawbacks include potential for cracking or splintering and the risk of sealants floating if improperly selected or installed, possibly necessitating reinstallation.
Made primarily of polyurethane resin, urethane joints are known for their hardness, abrasion resistance, and elasticity, making them suitable for indoor flooring, wall joints, and waterproof applications.
Epoxy resin joints offer exceptional durability, weatherability, and resistance to chemicals, water, and oil, ideal for clean environments like factories and medical facilities.
Cement-based joints are favored for tile applications due to their durability, ease of installation, and fire resistance.
Comprising cement and lime, mortar joints are easy to install and suitable for areas prone to cracking or curvature, though they may offer less durability and weather resistance for outdoor use.
Selecting the right joint sealant involves considering the application area, design compatibility with the building’s exterior and interior, ease of installation and maintenance, and long-term cost-effectiveness.
Proper preparation is key: surfaces should be cleaned and dried before applying the sealant at the appropriate thickness. Installation methods and drying times vary, so it is crucial to follow specific guidelines for best results, typically allowing about 24 hours for drying.
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Novagard, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Cleveland, USA, is a manufacturer of electronics-grade silicone sealants, coatings, lubricants, and foams. The company manufactures a complete line of professional grade one-part, two-part, and hybrid silicone sealants designed for manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors. Its electronics-grade sealants, coatings, and lubricants are used in automotive, medical, and military markets. It also provides PVC foams, silicon greases, and, hybrid pastes that can be used as alternatives to other industrial products. The company has acquired ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications for quality management.
Henry Company (Henry), founded in 1981 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, United States, is a manufacturer of energy-efficient building envelope systems. With a brand portfolio that comprises two areas: commercial and residential-and-light commercial, the company offers a choice of wall, foundation, and roofing protection installation, and repair solutions for new commercial and residential buildings. It also offers a line of commercial roof restoration products. It owns eight brands, including Air-Bloc, Jumbo Tex, and Fortiflash. The company was acquired by Carlile Companies in 2021 for US$1.575 billion.
Maxwell Products Inc., founded in 1975 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, is an ASTM member and manufacturer of pavement maintenance solutions. The company offers three product types, including its original Elastoflex line of asphalt crack sealants, the Nuvo line of hot-pour asphalt crack and concrete joint sealants, and the Gap Mastic and Gap Patch flexible pavement for asphalt repair, and preventative maintenance sealants. It primarily serves federal, state, and local governments, as well as private organizations worldwide, and its products meet or can be customized to local standard requirements.
Dow Inc. was originally incorporated in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan. The company is a manufacturer and distributor of numerous advanced materials and chemicals used in packaging, infrastructure, and consumer industries by other companies around the world. The company’s product divisions include Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings. Packaging & Specialty Plastics include ethylene, rubbers, and wire and cable products. Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure include ethanol amines, adhesives, sealants, and other composites. Performance Materials and Coatings provides paints and industrial coatings for metal packing.
Euclid Chemical Co., founded in 1910 and based in Cleveland, Ohio, manufactures chemical products for the masonry and concrete construction industry. Its products include polished concrete, concrete fibres, cement additives, decorative products, stamping tools, form liners, sealing and curing compounds, underground construction products and more. The company delivers its products inside North America and other countries such as Turkey, South Africa, Puerto Rico and more. Euclid Chemical provides services before, during and after a project is complete.
Sika Corporation is based in New Jersey since 1937 as a supplier of chemical products and industrial materials. The company provides adhesives and sealants, along with roofing and flooring materials, and coatings for various surfaces with waterproofing, repairs, and protection for the construction industry and for Residential and Home improvement projects. They also deal in concrete solutions like 3D concrete printing, and various concrete systems like Self Consolidating, Waterproofing, Precast/Drycast, and even decorative concrete for numerous applications in construction or DIYs. These products also benefit the Automotive, Oil & Gas pipelines and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Through its subsidiaries, Heraeus Group serves many industries around the world including green power generation, telecommunications, agriculture, aerospace, medical, jewelry, and environmental protection. Heraeus Group companies create products including fiber optics, ceramics, custom metals, surgical equipment, special purpose lamps, and photovoltaics.
BASF SE, a manufacturer of polyurethane solutions, has been in business since 1865 and is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. They offer polyurethane products such as polyester polyols for CASE and footwear applications. The company delivers cutting-edge products while prioritizing environmental sustainability. With decades of expertise, they continue to drive creativity in the polyurethane sector, meeting the evolving needs of customers worldwide. With a long-standing history of success, BASF SE remains engaged on advancing technology and shaping the future of polyurethane applications.
Bostik, established in 1889 and now headquartered at Colombes, France, is a manufacturer of adhesives and sealants for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes. The company, formerly known as Boston Blacking Company was acquired by French specialty materials player, Arkema in 2015 and offers sustainable, unique adhesive solutions. Their products category comprise DIY & Trade adhesives, construction adhesives, industrial adhesives, fire sealants and waterproofer along with other adhesive solutions. These adhesives for their sustainability, smart innovations and robust bonding against external impacts are used in aerospace, construction, general transportation, medical and walls & flooring besides various packaging requirements.
W. R. MEADOWS, INC., founded in 1926 and based in Hampshire, IL, designs, manufactures, and markets building materials. Its product range includes building envelopes, air barriers, construction liquids, sealing compounds, surface retarders, concrete expansion joints, joint sealants, backer rods, and more. The company owns a distribution network that delivers products for building, rebuilding and restoring infrastructure, modular buildings, multi-family houses, pavements etc. W. R. MEADOWS caters to clients through multiple branch locations within North America and internationally.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novagard |
21.6%
|
| 2 | Dow Corporate |
14.4%
|
| 3 | Henry Company. |
10.3%
|
| 4 | BASF SE |
10.3%
|
| 5 | Maxwell Products, Inc. |
7.2%
|
| 6 | SIKA USA |
7.2%
|
| 7 | W. R. MEADOWS, INC. |
7.2%
|
| 8 | Euclid Chemical Co. |
6.2%
|
| 9 | Bostik |
5.2%
|
| 10 | Palmetto, LLC |
4.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the joint sealant page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
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6 | 75.0% |
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Germany
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1 | 12.5% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 12.5% |
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