Questions and Answers for Tremco 10.1 oz. Dark Bronze Vulkem 116 Exterior Polyurethane Sealant

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. Tremco Vulkem 116 sealant is an excellent general-purpose sealant designed for use on poured and precast concrete, masonry work, window and door perimeters, and similar types of construction joints. While this sealant will bond to vinyl and EPDM, the use of a hybrid sealant or a neutral curing silicone is typically recommended when bedding a window flange over a membrane. Should you have any additional question or require further assistance, please contact Tremco at 800-321-7906.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. Tremco Vulkem 116 sealant is an excellent general-purpose sealant designed for use on poured and precast concrete, masonry work, window and door perimeters, and similar types of construction joints. Tremco Vulkem 116 Polyurethane Sealant is not designed, tested, marketed, labeled, or recommended for use as a primary construction adhesive (“glue”). While this material will bond well to composition shingles (when used as a sealant), the use of mechanical fasteners is likely required by code. Should you have any additional question or require further assistance, please contact Tremco at 800-321-7906.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry on Tremco Vulkem 116 Polyurethane Sealant. This sealant is designed for use on poured concrete, precast concrete, and similar masonry substrates. While application to a wood surface is considered appropriate, the use of an acrylic-latex sealant would be more common for this type of project. Should you have any additional questions or wish to discuss this with us, at your convenience, please feel free to reach out to Tremco Technical Services at 800-321-7906.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry on Tremco Vulkem 116 Polyurethane Sealant. This sealant is designed for use on poured concrete, precast concrete, and similar masonry substrates. Application to EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) and XPS (Expanded Polystyrene) should be tested to determine suitability. Should you have any additional questions or wish to discuss this with us, at your convenience, please feel free to reach out to Tremco Technical Services at 800-321-7906.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. Tremco Vulkem 116 sealant is an excellent general-purpose sealant designed for use on poured and precast concrete, masonry work, and similar types of construction joints. Should you have any additional question or require further assistance, please contact Tremco at 800-321-7906.

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A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. Vulkem 116 would not be recommended for use in submerged applications or where flowing water/hydrostatic pressure is present (which is common in below grade applications). Should you have additional questions or require further assistance, Please feel free to reach out to Tremco Technical Services at 800-321-7906.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. Tremco Vulkem 116 would be an excellent choice the application as described. Of note, all oils/preservative coatings must be be completely removed for proper adhesion. Should you have additional questions or require further assistance, Please feel free to reach out to Tremco Technical Services at 800-321-7906.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. Tremco Vulkem 116 would be an excellent choice the application as described (exterior application only). Should you have additional questions or require further assistance, Please feel free to reach out to Tremco Technical Services at 800-321-7906.

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry on Tremco Vulkem 116 10.1 oz. Gray Exterior Polyurethane Sealant. As indicated on the product package label: "FOR EXTERIOR USE ONLY. DO NOT USE INSIDE AN OCCUPIED BUILDING, EVEN IF THERE ARE NO OCCUPANTS PRESENT DURING USE." Should you have any additional questions or wish to discuss this with us, at your convenience, please feel free to reach out to Tremco Technical Services at 800-321-7906.