Swellstop

About this product

Water Swellable Sealant. Swellstop is a butyl polymer based sealant tape. Usage includes: Cold joint in foundation slabs or below grade walls, Precast concrete wall panel systems, Septic tanks, Sanitary and storm sewer manholes, Utility vaults, portable water tanks and box culverts, Pipes (round, oval, flat-base elliptical and arch types), and Wet wells. Please note that Swellstop is not an expansion joint material and should not be used as one. Swellstop requires no special handling equipment. It is clean to the touch and does not contain any material that can discolor or irritate the skin. Advantages Swellstop is a water-swellable, waterproofing sealant designed for use on many types of poured-in-place and below grade precast concrete applications. On exposure to water it will begin to swell to seal any exposed gaps in concrete joints. Swellstop has excellent adhesion to clean, dry concrete. It is specifically intended for non-moving joints. It features all weather application and is engineered for use under most temperature conditions. Swellstop stays flexible in cold weather without shrinking or hardening and does not require heating for application. In hot weather, Swellstop remains pliable and does not become spongy.