Category: Sealant

Daily Quiz (16)

The Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute doesn’t have a Validation Program for which product?

True or false: According to a PaintSquare writer, sealant manufacturers all require removal of the oxide layer on weathering steel substrates beneath sealants before replacement.

True or false: The SWR Institute validates the performance test results published by manufacturers of sealants.

True or false: There are differences of opinion among sealant manufacturers about how to prepare weathering steel surfaces for application of new sealant after old sealant is removed.

True or false: According to a PaintSquare blog, when removing and replacing a sealant on a weathering steel substrate, some coating suppliers require removing both the sealant and patina, followed by application of a protective coating before application of the sealant.

Sealers and thin-film floor coatings typically require a profile in what CSP range, according to a recent Durability + Design In Depth article?

True or false: A seal coat should not be applied over a thermal-sprayed zinc coating until oxidation occurs on the surface.

Which of the following organizations provides information about good practice in the selection and use of sealants in expansion joints?

True or false: Siloxane sealers are typically applied at 1-2 mils dry film thickness on concrete substrates.

Which of the following organizations provides information about good practice in the selection and use of sealants in expansion joints?

Joint sealant application training programs are validated by what organization?

Which of the following organizations provides information about good practice in the selection and use of sealants in expansion joints?

True or false: To be effective, a seal coat over a thermal-sprayed zinc coating must be applied after a significant amount of natural oxidation has occurred.

True or false: A seal coat should be applied over a thermal-sprayed zinc coating before oxidation occurs on the surface.

True or False: A seal coat over thermal-sprayed zinc will perform better if application is delayed until at least 30 days have elapsed so that natural oxidation can form on the zinc.

Which of the following organizations provides information about good practice in the selection and use of sealants in expansion joints?

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