Bond. Build. Repeat.

A Wall-First Approach 

Old habits die hard. So it’s no coincidence that many modular  builders start with a frame-first approach to interior wall construction. Unfortunately, this represents a major barrier to industrialization. Because with every traditionally mounted piece of drywall comes an array of time-consuming tasks including levelling, drilling, screwing, hole filling, sanding and surface finishing. In many cases, the amount of time spent on rework alone vastly outweighs actual assembly time. From the perspective of manufacturing and assembly  efficiency, each of these finishing steps represents massive potential for productivity gains. Start instead with a surface- f inished wall board, lay it flat and bond the frame, and an entire wall can be completed in a fraction of the time under far better working conditions.

Better Quality. Better Precision.

An assembly designed for elastic bonding isn’t just more efficient – it’s also ideal for aesthetics. Each panel’s  tolerances can be precisely controlled to minimize gaps,  and the surface can be perfectly leveled. Compared with mechanically fixed boards, bonded assemblies ensure  increased stiffness and more homogeneous stress distribution across the wall surface. This means fewer stress  fractures, gaps and fillers, all of which are directly experienced by the building’s occupants. 

More Than Just Adhesives

Adhesive bonding is just one part of the industry’s leading integrated technology platform for industrialized modular building. Sikaflex®, SikaForce®, SikaTherm® insulation and SikaBiresin® putty – together with a wide range of waterproofing and 2K tile bonding systems – can all be combined and standardized within semi- and fully automated  application environments. In fact, Sika has dedicated  decades to supporting manufacturers of commercial vehicles,  home appliances and other industrial assemblies in their journeys towards smoother process design and optimization.

Your DfM

A partner Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is all about reducing manufacturing time, complexity and costs. But it demands close collaboration between technical experts from the earliest design phases. Sika’s combined expertise in both traditional construction and industrial assembly helps to guide the way forward. Whether it’s design planning,  material development and selection, process optimization, standardization or certification, Sika’s local technical experts and technology centers are by your side every step of the way. Together, we can prove what’s possible when time savings are achieved at scale. From 20 hours saved per wall, to 80 hours per room, to potentially months saved for a single building – we’re paving vital new paths to productivity. Learn how Sika’s chemistry and engineering experts can help you move modular building forward. 

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