A fluid material which sets but does not harden Used to exclude wind driven rain from movement joints as well as around doors and window frames
A liquid applied to the logs that aid in protecting the wood from UV light, air, weather, mold and fungus and even some insects A protective coating
A composite material used to seal the decay-prone pits, fissures, and grooves of children's teeth to prevent decay Soft Palate: The soft tissue structures at the rear of the hard palate, and which are responsible for speech and swallowing Splint: connection of two or more teeth so they function as a stronger single structure Subgingival Curettage: The removal of calculus and plaque found on the tooth below the gum line
Generic term for a multitude of materials used to seal joints or junctures against moisture or weather
A composite material used to seal the decay-prone pits, fissures, and grooves of children's teeth to prevent decay
plastic coating applied to grooves of teeth to prevent decay Used almost exclusively on the biting surfaces of posterior, or back teeth
Often used as a synonym for "caulk " The word "sealant" usually means a compound that has greater performance than a caulk, i e , it can accommodate movement in a joint or crack
Lacquer or nail polish applied to the back side of the paint, in an effort to prevent paint from cracking, or to hold already loose paint in place Over a long period of time, sealants hasten paint loss, and can also cause pigment mottling and fading
a mixture of polymers, fillers, and pigments which cure to a resilient solid state Generally used to fill and seal joints, gaps and other imperfections in a roof assembly
Any material which is used to close up cracks or joints to protect against leaks
a single- or multi-component polymeric or bituminous-based material used to weatherproof many types of construction joints where moderate movement is expected The material comes in various grades: pourable, self-leveling, non-sag, gun grade, and cured or uncured tapes