Using High Performance Emulsion Adhesives for Building and Construction Applications

Recent advances in adhesive and coating technologies are driving the use of emulsion adhesives in applications where solvent acrylics have dominated. One of the biggest shifts is seen in the building and construction industry where emulsion adhesives are increasingly used in many applications including exterior wind and rain barriers, interior vapor and moisture barriers, structure penetration flashing, and window and door sealing.

Newer generations of emulsion acrylic adhesives provide performance similar to that of a solvent adhesive. With improved resistance to temperature extremes, moisture and humidity and UV light, these adhesives are ideal for exterior applications. These adhesives also feature low VOC characteristics, which mean they can be coated at a high coat weight with minimal impact to interior air quality. This unique combination of performance characteristics results in a product that is suitable for a wide range of building and construction applications.