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We searched for an experiment using rain protection after being

inspired by this work. The researchers discovered that their school


made excessive usage of other roof sealant. To save money instead
of paying for commercial roof sealants, they experimented with turning
Styrofoam into roof sealant, they combined it and gasoline for their
experiment. Although it was never indicated whether this was a
success, the material was quite intriguing. We retrieved information
about what people look for in their roof Sealants from the product
question and answer page of Bostik, a commercial roof Sealant. We
learned about the various components of roof Sealant. What the
general public expects from the warranty, what temperatures people
expect roof sealant to withstand, and whether or not customers can
use their product on any surface other than their roofs.
Many facts about roof Sealant were stated in Tom Irvine's article. "If
standing water remains 48 hours after a rain shower, problems such
as material degradation, loss of adhesion, and flaking can result," he
said. He also mentioned the typical prices of roof sealants as well as
the different types of coating roof sealants have. In his piece. He had
specified 12 different roof Sealant components, as well as what each
component can contribute to the roof Sealant. He keeps mentioning
asphalt and further research. According to the label, inhaling this
substance may cause headaches or stomach pains. He went on to
say that Sustaining facilities. Cold-applied coatings are essential tools
for maintenance. Tom Irvine (July 2019).
According to Sarah Dewitt Ince, wood glue is commonly used in crafts
and home improvement projects. She expressed each component of
Commercial wood glue and that wood glue is used for crafts or home
projects because the chemicals used in wood glue is not harmful yet it
is durable. Sarah Dewitt (2018)
The Moraceae family includes jackfruit trees (Artocarpus heterophyllus
Lam.). They thrive in India, Bangladesh, and many parts of Southeast
Asia. It is one of the most important evergreen trees in tropical areas
and is widely grown throughout Asia, including India. It is a medium-
sized tree that can grow to be 28 to 80 feet tall and is easily
accessible for its fruit. The fruit is produced on the tree's side and
main branches. A fruit's average weight ranges from 3.5 to 10 kg, with
some fruits weighing up to 25 kg. The hunt for lesser-known and
underutilized crops, many of which have the potential to be valuable
as human and animal food, has included jackfruits, which have
recently been the focus of research. Many people who live in the
mountains have been struggling with money because they are so far
away from their local market. If they have holes in their roof that
always leak when it rains during cold weathers, jackfruit gum can be a
great choice to use as a roof sealant. The best part is, it's actually free
if you have jackfruit growing in your backyard. Jackfruit contains
Latex, which can also be found in other roof sealants. It also contains
82.6 to 86.4% resins, which can be used to make varnish. Due to the
plant's latex's great stickiness, it is also utilized as an adhesive.
Jackfruit seeds are regarded as powerful talismans in Thailand. The
copper color of the seeds is the root of this belief. Copper is a metal
with magical properties, according to traditional Thai folklore.13 The
tree's sturdy wood is an important resource in regions of Southeast
Asia where teak is scarce. Jackfruit wood is particularly desirable due
to its yellowish tint, especially in Bali, where woodworkers utilize it
frequently. In other areas of the region, it is also preferred as a raw
material for making homes, furniture, and musical instruments.
Annalisa Dass (2018)
In terms of the significance of sealant, the function and value of this
sticky substance play a critical role in the school. Roof sealants are
commonly used to prevent water from entering the roof. Many houses
nowadays have roof problems, such as rusting and holes. This can be
a major issue, such as easy breakage due to a low-quality roof.
Having broken roofs, it is difficult to find a solution in this problem,
especially since almost all of us are experiencing financial difficulties.
Sealant is a viscous material that solidifies after application, with the
purpose of protecting against dust, smoke, gas, air, and water.
Sealants of various types are used to protect various types of
surfaces, such as dry walls and roofs from external damage. A sealant
is also used to protect flat and sloping roofs for many years. These
sealants can take the form of rubber, tar, paint, concrete, or any other
durable covering material that can withstand external pressure.
Daphne Sandoval (2020)
Dow invented a process for extruding polystyrene in the early 1940s to
produce a moisture-resistant closed cell foam. Because of its
insulating properties, buoyancy, and "unsinkability," it was first used in
a six-man life raft by the Coast Guard in 1942. In this article, we'll
learn more about roof sealants and how they're used to protect the
roofing system as well as the house from external damage caused by
weather, drainage, and other factors. Because different types of roofs
are made of different materials, so are the sealants that go with them.
A roof sealant is also used on flat and sloping roofs to protect them for
years. Rubber, tar, paint, concrete, or any other durable covering
material that can withstand external pressure Roof sealant is very
important for protecting the roof and the house from extreme weather
conditions Roof Sealant for Homes Stationary homes have both flat
and sloping roofs and can thus be applied with the respective roof
sealants. Typically, contractors install these sealants as part of home
improvement when a house is built, but you can do it yourself
whenever necessary. Roof sealant paints or other liquids are the most
common roof sealant available on the market because they are easy
to apply, dry quickly, and can be used in large quantities.
Reapplications are the best option for better results, so using a liquid
could be very convenient. We have some roof sealants that can be
used on these homes. Concrete Roof Sealant Concrete is a durable
mixture of materials that can protect any surface from any physical
condition. Concrete sealants are an excellent choice for protecting
homes with flat roofs. They protect the roof from water leaks and
excess rainwater seepage, among other things, and can thus be used
effectively as a roof sealant for leaks. Concrete sealants, on the other
hand, require a waterproof coating to keep the materials present from
dissolving due to leaks and water. Clear Roof Sealant Clear sealants
such as polyurethane, acrylic urethane, silicone, butyl, lacquers, and
varnishes are another great option for roof sealants in homes and help
protect many types of roofs. These can be used on both flat and
slanted roofs. These are also available in liquid form and are the most
commonly used sealants due to their ease of application. They are all
waterproof and can protect tiles, metal, masonry, and grout work, all of
which are common in homes. Roof Sealant for Mobile Homes It is
critical to apply roof sealants to mobile homes and recreational
vehicles to protect them from weather stress (excess heat, wind and
rain). The manufacturers of these caravans, like the manufacturers of
stationary homes, apply the sealant, but for added protection, it is
recommended that you apply one more coat yourself. Because these
roofs are made of metal and fiber, they are susceptible to water and
heat damage. As a result, roof sealants are available in rubber, paint,
and other water-resistant adhesives. Consider which of the roof
sealants for RVs you would prefer. Rubber Roof Sealant are one of
the most popular RV roof sealants. These sealants come with an
instruction manual, making application simple. Because rubber is a
material that can keep any type of damage away from the roof, liquid
rubber sealants are very useful for mobile homes. They are sold in
liquid form, which solidifies and effectively protects the roof. When it
comes to mobile homes, there are numerous causes of damage such
as hot run, dust, direct contact with water drops, harsh winds, and so
on. As a result, paint-based sealants are among the most affordable
roof sealants. White paint is the best roof sealant for these vans
because it repels heat dust particles, preventing the roof from
cracking. Waterproof paints are preferred over standard automotive
paints.
Dow Chemical Company (2018)
The composition of jack tree latex is identical to that of fruit gum. The
two also include a significant amount of waxy matter in addition to
proteins and minerals. When the wax is saponified, the less soluble
component (a minor proportion), produces a non-steroid material that
melts at 96-7° and likely contains C30H58O2. On saponification, the
primary fraction that is more soluble produces artostenone.
Seshadri (2018)
Experiments unmistakably show that this ketone is produced through
saponification and does not occur naturally. Although artostenone
cannot produce enolesters, artostenone readily produces an enol-
benzoate. Furthermore, under saponification conditions, -artostenone
and its enol-ester are converted to artostenone. Thus, it is concluded
that enol-wax-esters of artostenone are what are found in the plant.
Balakrishna (2019)
Jackfruit gum can still be used on other things rather than roof sealnt
since the plant's latex is so incredibly sticky, it is also employed as an
adhesive. Jackfruit seeds are regarded as powerful talismans in
Thailand. The copper color of the seeds is the root of this belief.
Copper is a metal with magical properties, according to traditional Thai
folklore.13 The tree's sturdy wood is an important resource in regions
of Southeast Asia where teak is scarce. Jackfruit wood is particularly
desirable due to its yellowish tint, especially in Bali, where
woodworkers utilize it frequently. In other areas of the region, it is also
preferred as a raw material for making homes, furniture, and musical
instruments.
Annalisa Dass (2019)
List of references
Tom Irvine (July 2019) from:
https://baixardoc.com/preview/the-feasibility-of-jackfruit-sap-as-
an-alternative-roof-sealant-5cf9780f18a1f
Sarah Dewit (2019) from:
https://eric.ed.gov/?q=organic+roof+sealant
The Moraceae family information, from:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-
sciences/moraceae#:~:text=Moraceae%20is%20a%20family
%20of,%2C%20entire%2C%20and%20pinnately%20veined.
Daphne Sandoval (2020)
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
335516358_The_Effect_of_Different_Ratios_of_Jackfruit_and_Ru
bber_Tree_Latex_as_an_Alternative_Sealant
Dow Chemical Company (2018)
https://www.dow.com/en-us/product-technology/pt-adhesives-
sealants.html?
cid=PPC:Google:10866:chemicals_apac:OTR:APAC:na:44348:n/
a:n/a:n/a:DCS:PRO:689706d5-2d9d-eb11-b1ac-
000d3a532dab&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8aOeBhCWARIsANRFrQEtzuXrkl
Qp6Fk6l514pHFT8_gzxncS2p9AlD_TAP0bu5DfduuxB2AaAisvEA
Lw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
The Dow Chemical Company, officially Dow Inc.
https://www.dow.com/en-us/market/mkt-building-construction/
sub-build-roofing/app-build-roofing-erc.html
Seshadri (2018)
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF031709
Balakrishna (2019)
https://link.springer.com/search?dc.creator=K.%20J.%20
Annalisa Dass
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_870_2005-01-
11.html#:~:text=The%20latex%20extracted%20from%20the,also
%20regarded%20as%20potent%20talismans

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