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Sika Roofing & Waterproofing
Revitalizing an icon
By Sika Corporation. An ambitious, record-breaking solution to a towering architectural challenge. Picture this: a convention center atrium, iconic skylights towering 90 feet high, built as a beacon of renewal for Atlantic City, New Jersey. But decades later, nature's wear has turned this architectural marvel into a sieve, with water ...
Preparing to compete on the world stage
By Dani Sheehan. Bridging the gap between American and European roofing practices, see how the U.S. teams are refining their skills and pushing through challenges ahead of the IFD World Championship. For the first time, the U.S. will take the stage in Austria this November at the International Federation for ...
Sika Corporation expands concrete admixtures production in Florida
Sika has broken ground for a 29,000 square feet admixture production plant, expected to be in operation in late 2025. A new Haines City site for Sika, a worldwide leader in the innovation and development of specialty chemicals and other products specifically engineered for concrete, will produce a full range of ...
Introducing an adhesive for advanced roofing applications
By Jesse Sanchez. This specialized solution aims to enhance joint fastening on various substrates. Sika Corporation has expanded its roofing product line with the introduction of the SikaFast 3341 Adhesive, a specialized solution aimed at enhancing the bonding of PVDF resin-coated metals such as Kynar to roofing membranes. This product ...
Raising the roof with cutting-edge tech
By Jesse Sanchez. Uncover innovative roofing technologies and expanding contractor roles from this leading industry manufacturer. At the 2024 FRSA Annual Convention, Heidi J. Ellsworth had a chance to speak with Thomas Garjulo, the technical sales rep at Sika, on our sound stage sponsored by Beacon. The two talk about ...
Revitalizing the community by supporting artists
By Sika. In an effort to strengthen and preserve downtown McKinney Texas, these abandoned silos were repurposed with new mural art. In 2022, the McKinney Silo project began painting giant murals on silos in Texas. Created by the artist Guido van Helten, he observed the working-class area of eastside McKinney ...
Sika builds new state-of-the-art warehouse in Marion, Ohio
Sika is expanding U.S. Operations with a high-tech Distribution Center in Ohio grounds. Sika, the world leader in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection in the building sector and automotive industry, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art automated warehouse in Marion, ...
The ultimate eco-friendly coating
By Jonny Suchor. Discover the benefits of Sikalastic® 720 recycled rubber coating. Sika has added a coating to their repertoire of products that is a game-changer for gravel roofs. Made with 100% recycled rubber mixed with a specialized coating, this innovative product, Sikalastic® 720, is an excellent way to extend ...
It’s prime time for Sika!
By Emma Peterson. From waterproof coats to conductive primers, Sika is developing the future of liquid-applied membranes. While at the 2024 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) convention in March, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to talk to Sean Fraker of Sika Corporation. Sean was excited about the ...
From 1910 to today, a legacy of quality work
By Sika Corporation. Learn how Sika’s liquid applied roofing and waterproofing played a crucial role in a historical renovation. Sika’s history began in 1910 with Kaspar Winkler inventing Sika-1, a quick-setting waterproofing admixture for mortar. From this very first product, Sika has been used in unique and important projects. For ...
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