Adhesives, Sealants & Foam for Bishop's Stortford, delivered to site

Which adhesives and sealants can you order in Bishop's Stortford?

• Frame and window sealantLow-modulus sealant for frames and movement joints.
• Sealant gunsManual guns for standard cartridges.
• Grab adhesiveHigh-tack adhesive for trims and boards.
• Decorators' caulkPaintable acrylic for trim and cracks.
• PU expanding foamGap-filling foam, including fire-rated grades.

Getting the right adhesives and sealants

Fire-stopping

Ordinary foam is not a fire stop. Where a fire seal is required use a tested fire-rated product and install it as tested.

Which sealant where?

Use sanitary silicone in wet areas, low-modulus sealant around frames that move, and paintable caulk on trims to be decorated.

Getting adhesives and sealants onto your Bishop's Stortford site

Boxed with the rest of your order. Bishop's Stortford is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.

Sizing your order

Sealing round 4 windows of about 1.2 × 1.2 m is roughly 19.2 m of joint. A 310 ml cartridge runs about 3 m of a 10 × 10 mm bead, so allow 7 cartridges of frame sealant.

Questions about adhesives and sealants delivery in Bishop's Stortford

Is expanding foam fire rated?

Only fire-rated foams that have been tested are. Standard foam is not a fire stop.

Can I paint over silicone?

Generally no. Use a paintable decorators' caulk if the joint will be painted.

Do you deliver adhesives and sealants to trades and homeowners in Bishop's Stortford?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Bishop's Stortford?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.