This research was carried out as part of project MPO FR - TI4/332 – New Technologies of Bonded Facade Cladding with Anchor Elements with Increased Resistance to Corrosion.This contribution concerns tests carried out to investigate the tensile properties of silicone sealants for use with facade cladding materials. The experimental part of the research is aimed at ascertaining the technical properties of sealants via the cyclic alternation of extension and compression of test specimens in test moulds. For the tests, industrially manufactured neutral and universal silicones were chosen from three different manufacturers. The aim of the research was to discover any differences that might appear in their resistance against alternating maintained extension and compression of the specimens under extreme temperature conditions, i.e. a high temperature of (70+2) °C and a temperature simulating freezing, i.e. (-20+2) °C. The cladding material used was fibre-cement composite boards (known as Cembonit), ceramic and glass cement facade claddings.The result of the measurements taken is a summary in which effective and unsuitable combinations of sealants and test substrates are outlined. The main conclusion is the fact that it is not possible to responsibly choose a suitable material without taking appropriate measurements or having previous experience. A secondary conclusion to this article is the fact that there are significant differences between individual sealants in the results they provide in combination with specific cladding material.

The authors of presented research case focused on possibilities of sealing porous as well as non – porous materials and analysed the measured results. It is the second article of the above mentioned authors dealing with sealed joints, however, in this case study the focus was placed on a group of industrially manufactured modified silyl polymer and polyurethane sealants. The research is based on the modified test procedure for the determination of adhesion and cohesion properties during maintained extension at variable temperatures, i.e. a high temperature of (70 + 2) °C and a temperature simulating freezing, i.e. (-20 + 2) °C, according to the European standard EN ISO 9047. The degree of specimen extension was set to amplitude of 20.0 % and the aim of the research case was to discover any differences that might appear in the resistance. The measured results demonstrate that there are significant differences between individual sealants in the results they provide in combination with specific material, e.g. wood appears to be a problematic substrate as well as glass cement or aluminium.

The paper introduces the results of research study aimed at sealing possibilities of cement-based substrates. The intention of the presented research is to verify whether the permanent and reliable seal in materials can be implemented even without additional surface treatment. The task is approached experimentally, using test procedures based on relevant European technical standards. The tested substrate is made up of glass-fiber reinforced concrete facade elements intended for the final cladding of buildings without any further surface treatment. The selected substrate is 13 mm thick, one test sample consist of two identical pieces of substrate connected by chosen sealant. A group of ten industrially-produced, commonly available sealants by three manufacturers is included in the experimental measurements. The research brought an answer to the question of the sealing possibilities of an unprocessed structures and also solved the issue of the most suitable type of sealant meant for this purpose.

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Building reconstruction is rather a broad term encapsulating the implementation of solutions to the unsatisfactory condition of various parts of a built structure, which includes the solution of issues concerning the penetration of undesired humidity in the liquid state through leaks in the building’s outer shell. This contribution deals with issues involved in the sealing of concrete elements in the outer shell structures of buildings using modern sealants. It involves the experimental testing of sealed joints using test samples fabricated from glass fibre reinforced concrete and fibre-cement facade cladding panels in combination with various commonly accessible sealants. The sealants were exposed to tensile stress under various environmental conditions, as well as cyclic stress. The results of the tests provide a comprehensive picture of sealants’ adhesion and cohesion with the test substrates and clearly show the suitability or unsuitability of their application on substrates with cement content.