Building Protection & Cleaning
Building protection starts with cleanliness: silicone residue, films of grease and general soiling stop things adhering and let components age. Speciality cleaners, silicone removers and protective treatments such as water repellents keep surfaces working and stretch out the intervals between refurbishments.
Typical jobs
- Remove old silicone without residue (mechanically plus a silicone remover such as OTTO SilOut).
- Degrease substrates before sealing or bonding (choose the cleaner to suit the substrate).
- Treat stains on natural stone (for example with OTTO StainEx).
- Apply a water repellent to mineral surfaces to protect them from water and soiling.
Matching products
cleaners and removers, primers and bonding agents and structural waterproofing.
Frequently asked
How do I remove old silicone completely?
Cut the bulk away with a joint knife, soften the remains with silicone remover and lift them off - only re-seal once the substrate is free of residue.
Which cleaner before bonding?
It depends on the substrate: solvent-based cleaners for metals and non-porous surfaces, mild cleaners for plastics - always test compatibility first.