The Sika FastFix All Weather Jointing Compound is ideal for DIY enthusiasts and professionals looking for a robust and easy-to-apply solution for outdoor paving joints. Its key benefit lies in its all-weather application and self-setting formula, which creates durable, weed-resistant joints without the need for mixing. A crucial consideration for optimal performance is ensuring your paving joints are at least 5mm wide and 20mm deep.
Ready to Use & Self-Setting: No mixing required; the compound is pre-mixed and sets automatically.
All-Weather Application: Designed for use in various weather conditions, including rain, offering flexibility for your project schedule.
Natural Barrier to Weed Growth: Effectively inhibits weeds from growing through the joints, reducing maintenance.
Active Resin Technology: Features an advanced formula for enhanced durability, preventing shrinking or cracking over time.
Highly Water Permeable: Allows water to drain through, preventing pooling on paved surfaces.
Strong and Robust Finish: Sets as hard as mortar, ensuring long-lasting and resilient joints.
Reusable (Once Opened): Minimizes waste as opened product can be stored in water for future use.
Exceptional Ease of Use: No complex mixing, just apply directly to joints.
Versatile Application: Can be used in all weather, including wet conditions.
Long-Term Durability: Active Resin Technology prevents common issues like shrinking and cracking.
Reduced Maintenance: Naturally resists weed growth and allows water drainage.
Cost-Effective: Unused product can be stored and reused, reducing waste.
Wide Paving Compatibility: Suitable for various materials including sandstone, cobbles, and stone setts.
Specific Joint Requirements: Only suitable for joints over 5mm wide and 20mm deep, limiting some applications.
Variable Setting Time: Initial and full setting times depend significantly on ambient temperature, requiring patience in cooler conditions.
Initial Hardening Time: While usable quickly, full hardness for heavy traffic can take up to 5 days in lower temperatures.
Exceptional Ease of Use: No complex mixing, just apply directly to joints.
Versatile Application: Can be used in all weather, including wet conditions.
Long-Term Durability: Active Resin Technology prevents common issues like shrinking and cracking.
Reduced Maintenance: Naturally resists weed growth and allows water drainage.
Cost-Effective: Unused product can be stored and reused, reducing waste.
Wide Paving Compatibility: Suitable for various materials including sandstone, cobbles, and stone setts.
Specific Joint Requirements: Only suitable for joints over 5mm wide and 20mm deep, limiting some applications.
Variable Setting Time: Initial and full setting times depend significantly on ambient temperature, requiring patience in cooler conditions.
Initial Hardening Time: While usable quickly, full hardness for heavy traffic can take up to 5 days in lower temperatures.
Sika FastFix All Weather Jointing Compound excels in providing a hassle-free solution for outdoor paving projects. Its 'all-weather' capability means you're not restricted by unpredictable forecasts, making it an excellent choice for outdoor work that needs to proceed regardless of light rain.
The self-setting nature eliminates the need for manual mixing, saving significant time and effort. Simply sweep the compound into the joints, and it will cure on its own. This is particularly beneficial for larger areas like patios, footpaths, or driveways with stone setts, cobbles, or Indian sandstone slabs.
Thanks to its Active Resin Technology, the compound creates a strong, durable joint that resists the common problems of shrinking and cracking often seen with traditional mortar. This contributes to a longer lifespan for your paved surface and maintains its aesthetic appeal. Furthermore, its highly water permeable characteristic ensures efficient drainage, preventing water from pooling on your patio or path, which can be a slip hazard and cause damage over time.
The compound also acts as a natural barrier to weed growth, significantly reducing the laborious task of weeding between paving stones. While an initial set can occur within 6-12 hours in warmer, dry conditions (above 15°C), it's important to allow up to 5 days for a full, robust set in cooler temperatures (between 4°C and 15°C) before subjecting the area to heavy use.
Prepare the Area: Ensure the paving surface is clean and free from loose debris. Joints must be clean and clear of old mortar or weeds.
Joint Dimensions: Verify that all joints are a minimum of 5mm wide and 20mm deep. This is crucial for the compound's stability and effectiveness as a weed barrier.
Application: Simply pour or scoop the Sika FastFix compound onto the damp paving surface. Using a stiff brush, sweep the compound firmly into the joints, ensuring they are fully packed.
Compaction: For best results, gently tap the paving or use a pointing tool to ensure the compound is compacted tightly into the joints, removing any air pockets.
Finish: Brush off any excess compound from the surface immediately to avoid staining.
Sika FastFix is versatile and compatible with a wide range of outdoor paving types, including:
Footpaths
Stone setts
Cobbles
Indian sandstone slabs
Most other outdoor patios and paths.
Post-Application: Avoid heavy foot traffic or placing heavy objects on the newly jointed area until the compound has fully set, especially in cooler temperatures.
Storage (Once Opened): To prevent the unused compound from hardening, store any leftover product submerged in water in its original tub. Ensure it is fully covered by water to maintain its workability for future use. Keep the lid sealed tightly.