SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Spring Home Improvement with Sika: Seal, Fix and Waterproof Like a Pro

As the snow melts and the days grow longer, spring is the ideal time to assess your home for restorations and address any necessary maintenance before the arrival of heavy rain and summer heat. This season, arm yourself with the right tools for lasting results, starting with Sika Pro Select’s trusted line of construction and repair products. Whether you're sealing joints, repairing concrete cracks, or waterproofing walls, these solutions can help protect your home with professional-grade performance..

1. Seal Gaps and Joints with Sikaflex®+ Construction Sealant

Temperature fluctuations over winter often cause expansion and contraction in building materials, leading to unsightly and potentially damaging gaps around windows, doors, and other areas. Sikaflex®+ Construction Sealant is a non-sag, one-component, polyurethane-based product ideal for sealing many of these vertical, horizontal, and overhead joints.

• Why it works: It offers excellent durability and adhesion to most construction materials, remains permanently elastic, and is paintable/waterproof once cured.
• Use it for: All types of joints with a maximum depth of ½”, expansion joints, window or door frames, walls, floors and balconies

2. Repair Concrete Cracks with Sikaflex®+ Concrete Fix

Spring is the ideal time to inspect for cracks caused by freeze-thaw cycles. Sikaflex®+ Concrete Fix is specifically designed for sealing these cracks/joints in concrete areas.

• Why it works: Its flexibility allows it to move with concrete as temperatures change, while its non-sag properties make for easy application on vertical and horizontal surfaces.
• Use it for: Expansion joints, joints in walls, floors, balconies, windows, doors, driveways, walkways, stairs, garages, patios, pool decks, foundations and roofing.

3. Restore Masonry Joints with Sikaflex®+ Mortar Fix

Masonry joints in brick or stone walls can deteriorate over time, leading to water infiltration and structural damage. Sikaflex®+ Mortar Fix is ideal for repairing cracked or damaged mortar joints and gaps between brick, block and stone.

• Why it works: This textured sealant mimics the look of traditional mortar while offering superior adhesion and flexibility, making it perfect for older homes or areas with movement.
• Use it for: Brick walls, chimneys, stone facades, and retaining walls.

4. Seal Concrete and Asphalt with Sikaflex® Hybrid Self-Leveling Sealant

For horizontal surfaces in concrete/asphalt up to 1” wide, the Sikaflex® Hybrid Self-Leveling Sealant is a time-saving solution. It flows into cracks and gaps while leveling on its own, creating a smooth finish without the need for tooling.

• Why it works: This advanced hybrid technology combines polyurethane and silicone for superior durability, weather resistance and long-lasting flexibility.
• Use it for: Sidewalks, driveways, walkways, roadways, pavements, garage floors, patios, floor slabs, stairs, and pool areas. Also, provides excellent adhesion to glass, aluminum, wood, block, brick, stone, masonry, steel, and galvanized steel.

5. Waterproof with Sika Thoroseal® Plus Concrete & Masonry Waterproofer

Protecting your concrete and masonry substrates from water infiltration is essential in the spring when rainfall increases. Sika Thoroseal® Plus Concrete & Masonry Waterproofer is perfect for the job as a cement-based coating that seals and protects against dampness and seepage.

• Why it works: It creates a dense, waterproof barrier for concrete and masonry, preventing damage caused by water while providing a long-lasting, semi-smooth finish.
• Use it for: Interior/exterior and above/below grade applications – concrete/masonry walls, basements, foundations, retaining walls and exterior masonry surfaces.