Description:

Sikagard®-5500 is a one-part, water-based, elastic protective coating for concrete. The very high static and dynamic crack-bridging abilities work in a wide temperature range and reduce required consumption. The durable formulation includes materials derived from renewable sources, thereby reducing the product’s carbon footprint.

Uses :

• The Product is used as a decorative coating for: Any concrete or reinforced concrete structures (normal, lightweight or fibre reinforced) or elements at risk to cracking.
  Increasing the service life to all types of concrete structures and elements subject to cracking / cyclic movement: buildings, structures, bridges, car parks, silos, chimney or retaining walls.
• 1Reducing the deterioration of concrete by strongly reducing chloride and CO2 intake.
• Assisting with controlling the corrosion of any embedded steel reinforcement by reducing the moisture intake.
• Concrete repair refurbishment works over Sika® pore-filling or levelling mortars and overcoating existing firmly bonded coatings.
• The Product is used for:
• Protection against ingress (Principle 1, method 1.3 of EN 1504-9).
• Moisture control (Principle 2, method 2.3 of EN 1504-9).
• Increasing the resistivity (Principle 8, method 8.3 of EN 1504-9).

Characteristics/Advantages :

• Water-based.
• Applied by brush, roller or airless spray.
• One-part, ready to use.
• Very low VOC emissions.
• Very good crack-bridging ability, even at low temperatures (i.e. -20 °C).
• Good adhesion to concrete.
• High diffusion resistance against CO2, reducing the rate of carbonation.
• Water vapour permeable.
• Time saving: lower consumption for higher performance.
• Resistant to cycles of freeze and thaw exposure and de-icing salts.
• Very good resistance against weathering and ageing.
• Variable consumption to suit performance requirements.
• Available in many colours.
• Good opacity (covering power).
• Reduced algae and fungal growth.
• Easy to clean and maintain.
• Packaging made of recycled materials.