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  • Architect
  • Waterproofing
  • Waterproofing Membrane
  • Owner

What is Radon & How to Protect Against it in Buildings

Ensuring the safety and integrity of structures in contact with the ground includes not only watertightness but also protection against radon – a hidden yet significant health hazard. Radon protection systems are essential in buildings to prevent the accumulation of radon, a harmful, invisible, and odorless radioactive gas naturally emitted from the ground.
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Rethinking Concrete: Innovations for a More Sustainable Life Cycle
Matthias Ohnesorge man applying injection in concrete
  • Waterproofing
  • Injection
  • Tunnel
  • Mining
  • Construction

Injection Basics: Applications for Ground Consolidation, Stabilization & Waterproofing

Injection techniques are essential for strengthening and protecting structures and underground construction through ground consolidation, stabilization, and waterproofing. This article explores how injection works, its key applications, materials, and the benefits of using injection as a reliable solution across construction, tunneling and mining projects.
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  • Flooring
  • Industrial Flooring
  • Sustainability

Go Pouch - Less Waste, More Savings

There is a clear reason to switch to pouch packaging due to waste disposal and cost saving reasons in almost all industries. Compared to rigid bottles which remain in a 3D shape after the product has been used, pouches can be easily flattened into a 2D shape. Lighter, space-friendly, flexible shape, less material to produce - there is a list of advantages to convince producers like Sika to go for it.
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B2B eShop App

The Sika B2B eShop app offers an easy way to improve solutions for ordering Sika products for the construction, building, and manufacturing industries, no matter where you are.
Sika Concrete Production: Cementitious material storage and ready-mix truck
  • Concrete Admixture

Tank Level Management

Efficient management of concrete admixture stock levels is incredibly important, as late replenishment can result in costly delays and unhappy customers. At the same time, it’s difficult to find the time and personnel to check admixture stock regularly, so orders can be placed without accurate stock information.
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B2B eShop

The Sika B2B eShop is an e-Commerce solution enabling Sika to deliver a streamlined B2B service, allowing you to efficiently manage your order journey online, saving time and cost.

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  • Roof Accessory
  • Roofing
  • Solar Roof

Photovoltaic Plant and Rooftop PV Museum in Sarnen, Switzerland

On a Sika rooftop in Sarnen, Switzerland sits an exhibit showcasing a collection of current and past Sika photovoltaic (PV) rooftop mounting methods and products. Explore this exciting site digitally below.
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  • Flooring
  • Industrial Flooring
  • Factory
  • Article
  • Owner

Keeping Floors Clean & Food Safe

Hein A. Timmerman, Global Sector Specialist Food Care at Sealed Air and EHEDG* Board Member, comments on protocols and procedures for keeping floors in food and beverage plants as sanitary and safe as possible.
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  • Industrial Flooring
  • Industrial
  • Flooring
  • Architect

How Does ESD Flooring Work & the Science Behind Electrostatic Discharge

Certain types of facilities, especially those dealing with sensitive electronic devices, require flooring which controls electrostatic discharge. A specific kind of floor suitable for ESD helps protect equipment and areas from damage caused by static electricity. But how does ESD flooring work to do this?
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  • Contractor
  • Concrete
  • Concrete Admixture
  • Sustainability
  • Architect
  • Architecture

Can Concrete Be Recycled?

Concrete can be recycled - it is done already in the industry. Old concrete can be reused as aggregates for new concrete production and save natural resources. Sika offers solutions to improve concrete recycling, thereby helping to reduce the CO₂ footprint of concrete production.
  • Structural Strengthening
  • Car Park
  • Transportation Infrastructure

Repair, Refurbish & Strengthen - Are Your Car Parks Fit for the Future of EV?

As the use of electric vehicles (EVs) becomes more widespread, it's important to consider the impact they may have on parking structures. One key concern is the added weight of EVs, which can put additional stress on the structure of the car park. To ensure the safety of these facilities, it is critical to assess and strengthen parking garages to accommodate future needs.
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  • Flooring
  • Epoxy Floor
  • Polyurethane Floor
  • Sikafloor®
  • Sika ComfortFloor®

How to Speed Up Floor Curing Time to Boost Productivity & Profitability on Job Sites

For some projects, there is a substantial advantage to apply all layers of a floor system in just one day. It reduces the number of trips to and from the site. It also ensures a highly productive and cost-effective application process on construction sites. Time saved from being on the road can be invested in new projects.
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  • Flooring
  • Polyurethane Floor
  • Sikafloor®
  • Sika ComfortFloor®

How to Speed Up Curing Time of Polyurethane Floors

Sometimes fast repair and quick return to service are the most critical factors for polyurethane floor installation. How can you apply all layers of a Sika floor system in just one day? How can you achieve standard floor application followed by extremely fast curing, to have polyurethane floors walkable within a very short time frame?
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