How sealant replacement is done
- Inspect the joints from rope access and photograph failed sealant, gaps and staining.
- Cut out the old sealant completely, rather than sealing over it.
- Clean and dry the joint faces, then fit backing rod and primer where the joint design calls for them.
- Apply a sealant matched to the joint movement, the substrate and the exposure, and tool it to the correct profile.
- Photograph the finished joints for the building file, and retest any detail that was leaking.
Joints we reseal
- Window perimeters: heads, jambs and sills
- Expansion and control joints in render, concrete and precast panels
- Cladding and panel joints
- Balcony, balustrade and slab-edge junctions
- Penetrations and flashing junctions
Sealant replacement for strata and commercial buildings
Sealant replacement is one of the most common remedial jobs on Sydney apartment and office buildings, because exterior sealant ages faster than the materials either side of it. It is often done in the same rope access setup as building remedial works and façade repairs or a repaint, which saves a second mobilisation. The strata building maintenance calendar shows how sealant inspections fit with anchors, window cleaning and painting.
Signs the sealant is due for replacement
Sealant that has hardened, cracked, shrunk away from one side of the joint or gone chalky has stopped moving with the building. Read more in signs your window sealant needs replacing. If water is already getting in, start with high-rise leak detection so the repair targets the real entry point.
Customised Solutions for Every Job
Every project is different. That’s why we adjust our approach based on your specific needs. Our techniques range from soft pressure testing to replicating real-world weather conditions, so leaks are traced to their real source.