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# Sika: Construction Chemicals for Modular Building Envelope

In offsite construction - or modular building - typically more than 80% of the construction is completed off site, and the component parts (or modules) are transported to the site for assembly. The sector is growing in popularity due to its many benefits such as less time on the construction site, cost-effectiveness, flexibility, improved quality control, reduced waste and sustainability. It can also help to address specific, local construction challenges, such as dealing with skilled labor shortages or meeting local regulations. Sika offers the industry's widest product ranges for waterproofing , roofing , flooring , concrete , sealing , bonding , fire protection , and protective coatings . Whether you are creating modules for commercial, retail, education, healthcare, or residential sectors, you can be sure that Sika has the best solution for your needs. Sika - Complete Solution Provider Reduce material handling and waste for a more sustainable manufacturing process Expert specification support combining industry knowhow with construction products Simplified processes to reduce errors and rework costs, thereby increasing outputs Automation for reduction in labor costs High quality products and service to meet local and international building regulations Safe and secure buildings with fire protection systems Improve structural integrity and reduce weight by use of adhesives Acoustic solutions to aid noise reduction and improve comfort Construction Expertise Plus Industrial Know-how Delivering construction solutions that not only meet the most demanding specifications of the building industry but also improve manufacturing efficiency and quality - that is Sika’s commitment to offsite manufacturers. With extensive technical expertise and solid practical experience on every continent in all climates and environments, Sika is a highly qualified, reliable partner for your manufacturing and construction needs. Sika provides a full range of modular construction solutions in the following areas: Passive fire systems Joint sealing for interior and exterior applications Roofing membranes and systems Floor adhesives Concrete admixtures Bathroom pod waterproofing and tiling systems Process optimization and production efficiencies Technical support and onsite services And much more Solutions for Modular Building 1. Exterior Applications 2. Interior Applications 3. Modular Bathroom Pods 4. Technical Support 1. Exterior Applications For exterior applications on modular building components, Sika provides a full range of high performance solutions. Browse and click on the illustration below to see Sika's solutions for your offsite construction project, whether small-scale residential buildings or large-scale high-rise modular buildings. Joint sealing solutions for the following uses: Insulation Cavity filling Pipe outlets and penetrations Pipes Air conditioning units Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions. Peripheral sealing of doors, windows and joinery. Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions. Non-permanent seals. Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions. Exterior facade coatings and systems, such as ETICS, EIFS and mortars. Learn more about Sika facade coatings. Bonded windows and structurally glazed facades. Learn more about Sika structural glazing solutions for facades. Passive fire protection for load-bearing steel structures. Learn more about Sika's fire protection solutions for structural elements. Concrete admixtures for prefabricated, precast concrete components or cast-in-place concrete. Learn more about Sika concrete admixtures or about Sika wet precast concrete solutions. Anchoring adhesives. Learn more about Sika anchoring solutions or about Sika construction adhesives. Expansion foams and membranes around door frames and windows. Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions. Waterproof and weatherproof systems for flat roofs with single-ply membranes and liquid-applied solutions. Learn more about Sika roof systems. Waterproofing and weatherproofing roof terraces and green roofs, including insulation and other system components of the green roof build-up. Learn more about Sika green roof systems. Go Back Up to Solutions Overview ⯅ 2. Interior Applications For interior applications in offsite construction or modular buildings, Sika provides a wide range of products and systems. Browse by clicking on the illustration below to see Sika's solutions for your interior finishing needs, from kitchens and living rooms to offices and multi-purpose areas. Skirting board bonding. Learn more about Sika construction adhesive solutions. Joint sealing solutions for the following uses: Insulation Cavity filling Airtight sealing Passive fire protection Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions or about Sika firestop systems for passive fire protection. Passive fire protection for joint sealing, cavities and more. Learn more about Sika's firestop systems for joints. Passive fire protection for load-bearing structures on steel and for wood and wood derivatives. Learn more about Sika's fire protection solutions for structural elements. Peripheral sealing of doors, windows and joinery. Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions. Non-permanent seals. Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions. Sandwich panel adhesives. Learn more about Sika sandwich panel bonding. Floor and wall tiling sealants, adhesives and waterproofing systems. Learn more about Sika tile setting systems. Concrete admixtures for prefabricated, precast concrete components or cast-in-place concrete. Learn more about Sika concrete admixtures or about Sika wet precast concrete solutions. Sanitary sealants at kitchen sinks and other joints. Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions. Liquid-applied flooring, primer, leveling and floor adhesives for soft floor and wood floor installation. Learn more about Sika flooring and floor adhesive solutions . Interior wall leveling, plastering and paints for smooth finished walls, as well as hygienic wall coatings. Learn more about Sika wall finishing systems and hygienic wall coatings . Go Back Up to Solutions Overview ⯅ 3. Modular Bathroom Pods Using modular bathroom pods lowers construction costs by reducing construction time, improving quality and reducing on-site rework. With traditional building, a multitude of trades need to be well-coordinated to complete the bathroom installation. This requires a high degree of supervision and management on site to ensure correct sequencing and quality of work from plumbers, electricians, tilers, sealant applicators, interior designers, carpenters, and other specialists. Bathroom pods eliminate most of these issues. Savings from waste, reduced construction times and improved quality result in better performance during use, cost savings and earlier income streams from the project. Bathrooms built in a factory offer fewer defects and allow the bathroom pod manufacturer the ability to research and implement aesthetic and functional innovations to improve the bathroom pod quality. For bathroom pods and wet rooms, including in shipping and offshore constructions with IMO qualified solutions, Sika provides expertise with a wide range of products and systems. Roof system buildups including membranes, insulation, vapor barriers and liquid-applied solutions. Learn more about Sika roof systems. Firestop systems for passive fire protection, especially for the following areas: Ducts and cabling Service and utility penetration seals Joint sealing Linear seals Cavity barriers Pipe collars Learn more about Sika passive fire protection. Adhesives and sealants at bathtub, sink and other joints and fittings. Learn more about Sika joint sealing solutions and construction adhesives . Adhesives for wall to floor bonding and sandwich panel bonding. Learn more about Sika sandwich panel adhesives and building components and building elements fabricated in a factory. Waterproofing systems, including grouts, tapes and more for wet rooms, showers and bathroom pods. Learn more about Sika waterproofing systems. Wall tiling adhesives, grouts, sealants and waterproofing systems. Learn more about Sika tile setting systems. Floor tiling adhesives, grouts, sealants and waterproofing systems. Learn more about Sika tile setting systems. Sandwich panel adhesives and bonding for walls and ceilings. Learn more about Sika construction adhesives and building components and building elements fabricated in a factory. Interior wall leveling, plastering and paints for smooth finished walls. Learn more about Sika wall finishing systems. Structural bonding for steel frames. Learn more about Sika construction adhesives and structural panel cladding and bonding . Concrete admixtures for prefabricated, precast concrete components or cast-in-place concrete. Learn more about Sika concrete admixtures or about Sika wet precast concrete solutions. Go Back Up to Solutions Overview ⯅ 4. Technical Support With Sika technical support, we go beyond the supply of materials - we can assist with the development, testing and design, through to supporting your implementation and process optimization in modular building production. Sika has unrivalled experience in many manufacturing applications, such as automotive, transportation, marine, appliances and renewable energy. Also, Sika is the global technology leader in specialist chemicals for building and construction, providing products and complete system solutions for architectural and structural concrete, waterproofing, steel corrosion and fire protection, roof systems, flooring and wall finishes, sealing and adhesives, plus so much more. These are just a few examples of how Sika can help optimize, improve and streamline offsite construction projects: Provide products and system solutions from the basement to the roof Increase automation for reduction in labor costs Help with fast production time to reduce cycles and increase outputs Ensure safe, secure buildings with fire protection systems Improve structural integrity and reduce weight by use of adhesives Supply acoustic solutions to aid noise reduction and improve comfort Give expert specification support, combining industry knowhow with construction products All this, of course, will help you deliver your projects more efficiently, meeting the highest specification. With Sika as your partner, you will be ready to meet the increasing demands of the future of modular building. Learn More Sika Has the Solutions for New Trends in Construction – Modular Building Construction sites are changing and modular building is one of the predominant trends in modern construction. Instead of building work being carried out entirely on site, structural modules are increasingly being prefabricated using automated processes and assembled at the construction site. Sika adds value to this trend. With the company’s experience construction processes can be industrialized, efficiency enhanced and standards raised. A Material Supplier’s Responsibility to Offsite Construction and Modular Builders There is a great deal of conversation in the media relating to offsite construction, modular buildings and modern methods of construction - the success of this approach is key to the future success of our construction industry. 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