Data centres present distinct challenges. Sika Ireland understands these challenges and offers specific expertise and solutions to meet the rigorous performance requirements of every part of data centres, both in new build and refurbishment projects.
We can offer expert guidance and innovative solutions customised to address your unique needs. Our systems can boost performance and potentially decrease operating expenses, ensuring that your data centre stays at the forefront of innovation, efficiency and sustainability.
Host in Ireland Partner
Sika Ireland is a proud partner of Host In Ireland, a global initiative created to increase awareness for how and why digital infrastructure coming from Ireland - with global and Irish companies - plays a unique role around the world.
Sika Ireland works with Host in Ireland and more than 78 partners across the digital infrastructure ecosystem to support actions promoting the capabilities of Ireland as a centre of data excellence.
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1. Roofing Solutions
Sika has a range of high performance single ply roofing membranes within the Sarnafil® product range. They are high quality, extremely durable and the most proven solutions to ensure watertightness. Sika's technical team is happy to assist with project design while the application is carried out by trained and approved contractors, with on-site oversight by Sika's technical team.
Performance
Sarnafil® membranes have a proven manufacturing track record of over 60 years.
Key Benefits
Sarnafil® roofing membranes are UV resistant as well as system tested to meet the required fire standards. They offer excellent wind uplift resistance and are FM Approved, BBA approved and have BroofT4 Fire testing. There is a wide range of assemblies available for both adhered and mechanically fastened systems.
Multipe Product Options
Sarnafil® range offers options for bonded systems in both PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and FPO (flexible polyolefin) single ply membrane technologies. The Sarnafil® range also features an innovative "peel and stick" self-adhered system that reduces labour and avoids VOC fumes normally associated with liquid primers and adhesives.
Sustainability
Sarnafil® membranes have a long life cycle, are environmentally friendly, recyclable and meet LEED, Green Globes®, BBA, BREEAM®, DGNB® and NSF requirements. "Cradle to Cradle" Certified is a specifiers guarantee that the certified building products have been manufacured with sustainability and sustainable future as the key driver.
Advanced Technology
Sarnafil® AT is the first single ply membrane to achieve "Cradle to Cradle" certification and offer "self-healing" protection if or when punctured. Sika Sarnafil® AT is now FM Approved. FM Approvals is an international leader in third-party testing and certification services that test building products to verify they meet rigorous loss prevention standards of quality, technical integrity and performance.
With it's SikaShield® product line, Sika features a range of high performance bituminous flat roofing membranes. They offer robust watertightness and Sika's technical team is happy to assist with project design while trained and approved contractors carry out the application, with on-site oversight by Sika's field technicians.
Applications
Can be applied on steel, concrete or timber deck assemblies.
Multiple product solutions
The SikaShield® range includes zero flame self-adhered vapour barriers, base and cap sheets that provide a safe solution through flame-free installation, as well as gas torch application options. These can be mixed depending on project dynamics.
Performance
The SikaShield® core waterproofing membrane has been developed in a hybrid format - with a combination of APAO bitumen on the surface for its hard-wearing profile and SBS bitumen on the lower surface for its better workability, all with fibreglass and polyester reinforcement mats in the middle.
Key Benefits
The SikaShield® bitumen membranes are FM Approved. Factory Mutual Certification reinforces Sika's commitment to quality.
System Information
SikaRoof® Control Monitoring System enables to inspect water ingress and detect/locate the defective area and helps to secure material assets and prevents consequential damages.
Advantages
Possibility of simple leak-tests from the beginning
Leak detection/tests can be conducted with the Low and High voltage method
Singnificat reduced costs due to target determination of the error sources
Monitoring App
Easy, informative and intuitive. The monitoring App can be used on computers and smartphones and provides you real time data 24/7.
2. Flooring Solutions
Best Cost-Performance Ratio
When compared to similar products or systems, Sikafloor® dry shake terrazzo has the highest performance, the best appearance and fastest speed of application.
Durable and Strong
Ideal for areas with heavy traffic that require a stunning finish, Sikafloor® dry shake terrazzo is a long-lasting solution that can withstand constant wear and provides extraordinary surface hardness.
Applications
Sikafloor® dry shake terrazzo is suitable for any space or room that requires excellent wear resistance, a stylish appearance and ease of maintenance, such as data centres, public buildings, lobbies and more.
Ultimate Protection
The Sikafloor® ESD range is the best solution for safeguarding against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and ensuring optimal protection for sensitive devices and equipment.
Low Maintenance
With its seamless coverage, the Sikafloor® ESD range is a low-maintenance option that is both easy to clean and refurbish.
Applications
The Sikafloor® ESD range is specifically designed for use in server halls, data processing rooms, and clean rooms containing sensitive equipment.
Durable Solution
For areas that face heavy traffic, the Sikafloor® epoxy range provides a resilient solution. With excellent resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and impact, this products are designed to withstand harsh conditions.
Low Maintenance
The Sikafloor® epoxy range offers seamless coverage, is slip-resistant, easy to clean and customizable for a broad range of applications.
Applications
Sikafloor® epoxy is a great choice for diverse reange of areas, including server halls, mechanical rooms, hallways, logistics and storage facilities.
3. Concrete Solutions
Sika Admixtures and SikaFiber®
They can reduce water-cement ratios, accelerate the construction schedule, and increase the safety, as well as life span of the concrete and joint spacing.
Benefits
Reduce carbon footprint, and save time and money by eliminate steel reinforcement, submittals (shop drawings), installation labour amd tripping hazards. SikaFiber® can possibly save up to 30% over conventional steel reinforcement slabs.
Performance
Sika® Admixtures can minimise shrinkage, minimise permeability, increase strength. SikaFiber® will reduce craking. Sika fibers and admixtures can increase durability, sustainability, life cycle and lower maintenance costs.
Applications
Slabs, roof decks, composite metal decks, precast wall panels.
4. Movement Joint Solutions
Fire-Resistant Joint Solutions
Sika offers continuous, watertight sealing systems with factory prefabricated transitions, intersections and changes in direction and plane.
We also offer seismic movement joint covers for floor joints including fire-resistant joints to ensure life safety.
Benefits
Ensures a sealed, safe and energy-efficient building envelope.
Ability to join identical or non-identical joint technologies.
Allows for directional changes through prefabricated transitions.
Watertight, airtight and weatherproof smoke seal.
Cost-effective and fast without any mechanical anchoring.
Capable of being heat welded and compatible with almost all roofing membranes.
Drive-on cover plates are anchored non-invasively.
Applications
Roofs, below-grade, vertical walls, horizontal deck/floors, split slab plaza/podiums and fire resistant applications.
Performance
Some systems are fire resistant up to 4 hours (UL 2079, EN 1366-4, and AS 1530).
Expansion joints have 100% three-dimensional movement capability.
5. Waterproofing Solutions
Fully Dual Bonded System
SikaProof® A+ hybrid bonding layer offers a dual mechanical and adhesive bond.
Performance
SikaProof® A+ is an extremely robust and flexible membrane whose joints can either be taped or thermally welded.
Benefits
SikaProof® A+ allows for easy detailing with reduced risk attached and prevents lateral water migration.
6. Fire Stopping Systems
Complete Portfolio
Sika offers products that range from intumescent sealants, foams, boards, collars, backer rods to coatings.
Performance
Sika's compartmented fire protection systems keeps fire in one compartment and prevents it from spreading.
Applications
The products can be used as fire stopping measures for cable ducts and other wall & floor penetrations.
