Sika — Joints & waterstops
SikaSwell A
A profile that swells on contact with water to help seal designed concrete joints.
- Joints & waterstops
- Joints
Verify before you specify
Listed by the manufacturer or a regional catalogue. Confirm formulation and availability for your market before specifying.
Check the current manufacturer technical data sheet for this product and market.
What it is
Hydrophilic waterstop profile.
A profile that swells on contact with water to help seal designed concrete joints.
Source note: Current family in selected markets.
Where to apply
Suitable construction joints and penetrations in concrete, where specified.
Application overview
- Fix continuously in the approved position with compatible adhesive/fixing.
- Cast the next concrete section as specified.
High-level steps only. Mixing, coverage, thickness, timing and curing come from the current data sheet.
Technical controls
What the applicator must check before and during the job:
- Profile continuity
- Concrete cover
- Location
- Swelling limitations
- Exposure to water before concrete placement
Official documents
The library may be a regional site. Confirm the data sheet matches the product and market you are buying.
Image and source status
Product image supplied from the manufacturer's published material.
Disclaimer
Check the current manufacturer technical data sheet for this product and market. Installation must follow the current TDS/SDS and the project specification.
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