ADSHEAD RATCLIFFE & CO LTD
DERBY ROAD
BELPER
DERBYSHIRE DE56 1WJ
Tel: 01773 826661
Fax: 01773 821215
Suppliers of: ARBO sealants glazing seals
Founded in 1859, Derbyshire based Adshead Ratcliffe is today a major UK sealant manufacturer whose "ARBO" brand is recognised world-wide for both quality and performance.
ARBO Sealants.
Our ARBO brand sealants are respected throughout the building, glazing and construction industries by architects and contractors, and with specialist products available for marine and industrial sectors, our customer base is wide. As wide as our customer base is our ranges of sealants which include:
* Glazing and Bedding Compounds
* Preformed Mastic Strips
* Mastic Sealants
* Acrylic Sealants
* Silicon Sealants
* Polysulphide Sealants
* Modified Polymer Sealants (MP Range)
* Polyurethane Sealants
* Fire Resisting Intumescent Sealants, Silicone & Polysulphide
* Self Adhesive Foam Tapes
* Cleaners
* Primes and Backing Materials
* Caulking Guns, Sealant Mixer and Accessories
* EPDM Membrane Systems
As a dedicated sealant manufacturer we are able to supply products to meet virtually any requirements and our in-house research and development facilities are able to tailor make sealants for, more specialised applications and for colour matching to order.
Arbo Façade Solutions.
Arbo Façade Solutions whose aim is to serve the lightweight cladding industry by supplying a range of products to system designers of curtain walling, rainscreen systems, and window manufacturer’s and installers by offering technical advice and ancillary products to this market sector.
Arbo Façade Solutions have a portfolio of product including Arbo EPDM systems one and two part structural silicone sealants and a range of sealants, adhesives security tapes and expanding strip products and adhesive membranes to solve the designer’s requirements.
Our commitment to quality is reflected in our ISO 9001:2000 certification, Adhesive & Sealants Association (BASA), British Standards Institute (BSI).
These files are provided by the manufacturer. While Building Products Index takes every care to ensure the information is correct and up to date, we cannot be held liable for any out of date or incorrect information in them. You should check with before specifying or purchasing products.
Arbo 2020.
Published [11/08/10]File size [187 KB]
Arbo 2650 Primer
Published [11/08/10]File size [118 KB]
Arbo 7750 Primer.
Published [11/08/10]File size [80 KB]
Arbo 925 Primer
Published [11/08/10]File size [80 KB]
Arbo AR240
Published [11/08/10]File size [97 KB]
Arbo Bond Breaker Tape
Published [11/08/10]File size [72 KB]
ARBO Catalogue
Published [20/07/10]File size [5071 KB]
Arbokol 1000
Published [11/08/10]File size [104 KB]
Arbokol 1025 Secure.pdf
Published [11/08/10]File size [99 KB]
Arbokol 1025 SP.pdf
Published [11/08/10]File size [100 KB]
Arbokol 2150 Pouring Grade.pdf
Published [11/08/10]File size [104 KB]
Arbokol 2150.pdf
Published [11/08/10]File size [125 KB]
Arbokol 682 (Balustrade Sealant)
Published [11/08/10]File size [130 KB]
Arbokol AG1.
Published [11/08/10]File size [105 KB]
Arbokol AG2 Gun Grade.pdf
Published [11/08/10]File size [109 KB]
Arbokol AG2 Porous Primer
Published [11/08/10]File size [80 KB]
Arbokol AG2 Pouring Grade.
Published [11/08/10]File size [105 KB]
Arbolite Dual Purpose Putty
Published [11/08/10]File size [93 KB]
Arbomarine Deckcaulking Sealant
Published [11/08/10]File size [17 KB]
Arbomast Autograde
Published [11/08/10]File size [100 KB]
Arbomast BR
Published [11/08/10]File size [159 KB]
Arbomast GP
Published [11/08/10]File size [101 KB]
Arbomeric MP 60
Published [11/08/10]File size [199 KB]
Arbomeric MP10
Published [11/08/10]File size [177 KB]
Arbomeric MP20
Published [11/08/10]File size [202 KB]
Arbomeric MP30
Published [11/08/10]File size [204 KB]
Arboseal 03-SV
Published [11/08/10]File size [90 KB]
Arboseal Butyl 88
Published [11/08/10]File size [89 KB]
Arboseal GZ
Published [11/08/10]File size [97 KB]
Arboseal Intumescent Tape
Published [11/08/10]File size [174 KB]
Arbosil 1070
Published [11/08/10]File size [109 KB]
Arbosil 1071
Published [11/08/10]File size [200 KB]
Arbosil 1081 Sealants
Published [11/08/10]File size [193 KB]
Arbosil 1090 Sealants
Published [11/08/10]File size [193 KB]
Arbosil 1096
Published [11/08/10]File size [186 KB]
Arbosil FMX
Published [11/08/10]File size [103 KB]
Arbosil HM
Published [11/08/10]File size [107 KB]
Arbosil LM
Published [11/08/10]File size [200 KB]
Arbosil XL1099
Published [11/08/10]File size [200 KB]
Arbosil XM
Published [11/08/10]File size [105 KB]
Arbostrip F42
Published [11/08/10]File size [157 KB]
Arbostrip F90.
Published [11/08/10]File size [158 KB]
Arbothane 1240
Published [11/08/10]File size [106 KB]
Arbothane 1245
Published [11/08/10]File size [103 KB]
Cleaner 15 Data Sheet
Published [11/08/10]File size [67 KB]
Cleaner 16 Data Sheet.
Published [11/08/10]File size [63 KB]
Cleaner 17 Data Sheet
Published [11/08/10]File size [68 KB]
Ultraglaze SSG4000.
Published [11/08/10]File size [147 KB]
SEALING NATURAL STONE JOINTS
November 2010
For many years architects and natural stone specialists have encountered the problem of how to seal joints in natural stone without the issue of migratory staining.
Migratory staining occurs when the plasticisers within the sealant migrate into the porosity of the stone, causing a dark mark (or “stain”) either side of the joint edge. (This can even occur with black marble, or with polished stone)
Sealants are often overlooked, or seen as a tiny part of the build cost, but migratory staining (see photo) can ruin the most prestigious of projects. Architects will often seek to minimise the size of any joints in natural stone facades, so as not to detract from the appearance, but joints – especially expansion ones – are essential in enabling the building or façade to operate correctly, and provide a watertight seal.
A huge amount of research and testing was under by Adshead Ratcliffe during the early 1990’s to solve the migratory staining issues in London. Now 16 years on, this expertise is being used in conjunction with a proven non-staining silicone sealant in a whole host of new locations, where a sealed joint is required with natural stone.
During these many years, Adshead Ratcliffe has built up a database of natural stone materials, and can advise as to the suitability of using particular sealants with each natural stone.
The product (Arbosil XL1099) is available in nine standard off the shelf colours (Buff, Grey, Limestone, Portland, Rustic Red, White, Black, Anthracite and Terracotta), but 20 more colours have been made to order for various clients to match other materials. All that is required for this colour matching service is a sample of the natural stone itself, or a RAL colour.
Adshead Ratcliffe (Arbo Sealants) have their own research and development facilities at their UK manufacturing headquarters in Belper, Derbyshire. Under the guidance of the Technical Director (Steve Brown) new stone samples are put under the microscope to undergo adhesion and staining tests.
Added this facility, are the many years of experience gained through our Technical Service Team, who can advise and prepare written specifications for customers, giving Arbo the winning combination.
Don’t be fooled by verbal promises of “it shouldn’t stain”, if the wrong type of sealant is used with natural stone, you will encounter migratory staining, which, once present it is very difficult to remove these days. Get your natural stone tested by the experts, don’t leave it to chance. Remember prevention is better than cure, and the costs of putting it right afterwards will be expensive.
Contact Arbo Sealants on 01773 826661 or e-mail arbo@arbo.co.uk for further information.
