Adhesives, Sealants & Foam delivery in Carnoustie

What adhesives and sealants can we deliver to Carnoustie?

• Sealant gunsManual guns for standard cartridges.
• Grab adhesiveHigh-tack adhesive for trims and boards.
• Decorators' caulkPaintable acrylic for trim and cracks.
• Silicone sealantsSanitary and general-purpose silicone.
• Frame and window sealantLow-modulus sealant for frames and movement joints.

Estimating your adhesives and sealants

Sealing round 3 windows of about 1.2 × 1.2 m is roughly 14.4 m of joint. A 310 ml cartridge runs about 3 m of a 10 × 10 mm bead, so allow 5 cartridges of frame sealant.

Adhesives, Sealants & Foam: choosing well

Which sealant where?

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

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.

Getting adhesives and sealants onto your Carnoustie site

Boxed with the rest of your order. Carnoustie is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• If neighbours share the access, it helps to let them know a lorry is coming.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.

Adhesives, Sealants & Foam questions

Is expanding foam fire rated?

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

How long does silicone take to cure?

Usually skins in minutes and cures over a day or more, depending on thickness and temperature. Check the cartridge.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Carnoustie?

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.

Do you deliver adhesives and sealants to trades and homeowners in Carnoustie?

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