Even though this winter has thrown some tough weather our way, outdoor home repairs can't afford to wait. Stick around to discover the best adhesives and sealants for winter projects. We’ll share essential tips on how to use them effectively and the ideal temperatures to ensure you get the best results. Don't let the season hold you back—get your repairs done right!
TITEBOND HEAVY DUTY ADHESIVE
Perfect for winter, Titebond Solvent-Based Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive is a premium-grade formula designed for more demanding construction and repair projects. It provides a strong grab, fills gaps and irregularities, and will remain permanently flexible. This professional strength formula will bond to most common building materials. It is covered under the 50-Year Gold Subfloor Warranty against subfloor squeaks and pops.
Application Temperature Range: 0°F to 100°F
Service Temperature Range: -20°F to 120°F
Pro Tips:
- Surfaces must be clean and free of any materials that could hinder proper adhesion, such as dust, dirt, standing water, or frost.
- For larger applications, bracing may be necessary until the adhesive has fully dried.
- When working on subfloor projects, apply the adhesive to the joists one sheet at a time.
- To extend the working time, apply the adhesive in a round bead by cutting the nozzle straight across rather than at an angle.
TITEBOND FAST SET POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE
Titebond Fast Set Polyurethane Construction Adhesive is a one-component, advanced adhesive technology designed to build strength faster and stronger than other common construction adhesives. It bonds to most building materials and provides a smooth bead for effortless extrusion - even in near-freezing temperatures. Fast Set is covered under the Lifetime Platinum Subfloor Warranty.
Application Temperature Range: 32°F to 120°F
Service Temperature Range: -20°F to 250°F
Pro Tips:
- It is recommended to wear gloves while using adhesive, as it can be difficult to remove from skin and clothing.
- Lightly mist the materials with water to achieve a faster cure rate, but be sure to remove any standing water or frost before application.
- This adhesive meets the highest industry subfloor specifications, ASTM D3498-19, Class 1/8 inch, Type P/O subfloor adhesive.
TITEBOND WEATHERMASTER ULTIMATE MP SEALANT
Titebond WeatherMaster ULTIMATE MP Sealant is a premium-grade, superior polymer, multipurpose exterior sealant that offers unbeatable adhesion to most common building materials. It is specifically formulated to outperform all other sealant technologies, including VOC solvent, silicones, tripolymers, and urethanes. It can be extruded in extreme temperatures, remains permanently flexible with no shrinkage, adheres well to damp surfaces, and provides a weather-tight seal against water, wind, dust and dirt.
Application Temperature Range: Above 0°F
Service Temperature Range: -75°F to 212°F White & Colors, -40°F to 350°F Translucent
Pro Tips:
- Surfaces must be clean and free of any materials that could hinder proper adhesion, such as dust, dirt, standing water, or frost.
- You can paint over the sealant one hour after application with high-quality acrylic, water or latex-based paint*.
- Store unused sealant in a dry location at or below 75°F (27°C).
- Use a backer rod to prevent three-sided adhesion, a common cause of joint failures.