my hardware store says this “caulk” is the best stuff made, especially for roofing. Its polyurethane, and the spec says it stretches 25%.
Anyone use it on roof flashing?
The tube itself says very little about the product- the on line spec sheets say its great everywhere cept underwater.
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I've used it in a number of places. It's wicked good stuff. Cleanup isn't any fun, but it guns as smoothly as latex caulk. I believe it is primarily designed for expansion joints in concrete. It would be fine for roof flashing.
We use SL 1 for expansion joints in controlled atmosphere cold storage. Its self leveling, wont do verticle stuff. There is also a primer that is used on the concrete first.
I've used it before. Bought it at a masonry supply house. performs as well as any of the better polyurethanes.
NP1 is great stuff. High quality. Don't get it on you or your clothes.
Just remembered a story about using it to do somehting, memory's not quite that good. Anyone, went back the next day, a gecko had touched it with two feet when it was wet, then the ants came along and picked him clean. Morbid but fascinating.
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Edited 4/11/2009 7:58 pm ET by FastEddie
NP 1 is a very good urethane sealant. I personally haven't noticed a big difference between it and Sikaflex or other high end urethanes in the final analysis, but I know a few folks who absolutely insist on it, and it makes them sleep better at night to use it.
I believe it has a different solvent (xylene?) than a lot of other urethanes. That's good to know for clean up and some compatability issues.
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I've used only when it won't be seen, tooled or ever have to be repaired/replaced. Such as a conduit passing through a foundation. I have a love hate relationship with most urethane caulks.
great stuff use it for everything. We use it for around doors bonding to concrete. And tooling is easy with a little soap and water and a rag
I use soapy water and a foam brush. Trim them to fit whatever contour you want. Throw them away when they start to load up and you can't shake the excess off.