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Watertight, insulated, non-invasive, attractive. Moving.

Curtainwall-to-Masonry Expansion joints at Clayton Center, Clayton, Missouri sealed with COLORSEAL by EMSEAL.

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 (Click the image for a larger view).		 Expansion joints at inside corners are difficult to make watertight.  Strip seals (combination aluminum rail and snapped-in extruded glands) cannot be practically installed because of the need to drill and set anchors.  Other options like compression seals are not watertight where variations (such as at mortar joints) exist.  Caulk and backerrod cannot be installed in large joint-gaps to look good or handle structural movements.  The solution: A hybrid sealant system which preserves the best properties of a high performance silicone but removes the shortcomings of liquid and mechanically applied materials.  A system which positively anchors without drilling into the substrates.  A system which is watertight through changes in direction and plane.  A system which fits the designers aesthetic intent.  A system called COLORSEAL.
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 (Click the image for a larger view).		 The pictures in this series were sent by EMSEAL's rep to the architects who specified the COLORSEAL for this project. 

Not only does EMSEAL supply innovative products for lasting sealing solutions, but prides itself on superior communication and service.

The EMSEAL rep, in this case, sent the following email with these pictures:

May 16, 2000

TO: Rick David

FROM:  Tom Suter, Shield Systems

SUBJECT:  Clayton Center

RE: Emseal "Colorseal" Installation

Today we began installation of the Colorseal material on the subject job. The contractor, had no previous experience with the product so I met their two mechanics on the jobsite first thing this morning. I covered surface prep and proper installation procedures. Within a short time the two workers were quite comfortable with the product as exhibited by the look of the finished product.

One of the major attributes of the Colorseal is ease of application.

For your review I have attached photos of the first joint installed; second floor above main entrance.

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