Sustainable and efficient silicone protection for all buildings

Buildings of all sorts – residential, offices or commercial – have always been constructed and continue to be made with a variety of mineral-based materials, such as brick, stone, concrete, cement cladding, granite and marble. All of these minerals have variable porous surfaces and are today exposed to more severe environmental and man-made pressures than ever. 

For example, climate change causes greater fluctuations in temperature and rainfall. These weathering effects put strain on the structure as well as the water resistance of these materials. It is therefore essential, for example, to protect buildings against water absorption, as this results in serious damage, including infiltration of moisture and dampness, formation of mildew and moss, loss of insulation, efflorescence, or exposure to increased dirt pickup. Protection from moisture also makes buildings more energy-efficient by reducing heat loss due to evaporation. 

Silicone water repellents therefore have the double advantage of reinforcing structural protection and reducing water infiltration, and in some cases can also be formulated to improve soundproofing. Silicone construction water repellents and sealants are also available in a wide range of colors and textures, which can improve appearance, both in the renovation of existing buildings or the construction of new ones. 

Why choose Elkem BLUESIL™ products?

Elkem has been working with the construction industry for over 50 years and has developed an extended BLUESIL™ range of water-repellent product to meet the needs for all building materials and variable atmospheric conditions. 

To reinforce its portfolio, Elkem recently acquired Basel Chemie, a well-known South Korean producer of silicone coatings and water repellents. Since then, the teams from both companies have worked collaboratively on the expansion of its BLUESIL™ range, which has already led to the launch of several new products for high-performance coatings and water repellents.

Our product range

Our range of products for masonry protection and construction materials provide the following features and functionalities:

• Weathering resistance to all climatic conditions
• Deep penetration to protect even the most porous materials
• Excellent water repellency and reduced capillarity, resistant in conditions of extreme rainfall or continuous dampness
• Breathability to enable expansion or reduction due to temperature change
• UV and chemical resistance 
• Neutral appearance or, when required, decorative enhancement
• Safe and non-toxic formulations that protect installers and users and comply with the strictest regulations
• Durable and reliable lifespans
• Good spreadability to simplify application and ensure full coverage
• Dirt pickup resistance to avoid deterioration and maintain appearance.

Why choose Elkem?

We have over 50 years of experience in providing effective and innovative silicone building protection solutions to all segments of the construction industry in dozens of countries worldwide. Elkem expert teams know the specifics of each material and the differing needs in this very diversified field.

We always work closely upstream with architects and property developers and throughout the construction or renovation phase with builders and trades people. We listen carefully to our customers’ needs and then provide them with standard or customized products, backed with process and application guidance and on-site technical services. 

We always strive for operational excellence, help to reduce costs, energy consumption and waste, while ensuring safety for people on construction sites, all of which contribute to bringing down total cost of operations. Other services also include regulatory support, assistance to roll out productivity programs, training for teams and collaborative work on new developments. 

BLUESIL™ coatings: Reliable products for long-lasting protection

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