Sealing Method and Sealing System

Abstract

A method for sealing an interstice, in particular a joint between two walls, is disclosed. A sealant which is covered with a film upon being applied is used for sealing purposes. A sealing system is also disclosed.

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         12 . A method for sealing an interstice, comprising the steps of:
 sealing the interstice with a sealant; and   covering the sealant with a covering film before the sealant hardens.   
     
     
         13 . The method according to  claim 12 , further comprising the step of inserting an insulating material into the interstice. 
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein an adhesive strip or an adhesive point or an adhesive section is included on the film. 
     
     
         15 . The method according to  claim 12 , further comprising the step of applying the sealant by a spraying process. 
     
     
         16 . The method according to  claim 12 , wherein the interstice is a joint between two walls. 
     
     
         17 . A sealing system for sealing an interstice, comprising:
 a not-yet-hardened sealant disposed in the interstice; and   a film, wherein the film covers the not-yet-hardened sealant.   
     
     
         18 . The sealing system according to  claim 17 , wherein the film has a flocking. 
     
     
         19 . The sealing system according to  claim 17 , wherein the film is constructed of a plurality of layers, wherein the plurality of layers includes at least one fleece layer and one layer of a vapor-diffusion-enabling functional membrane. 
     
     
         20 . The sealing system according to  claim 17 , wherein the film is elastic and wherein the sealant, when hardened, and the film have similar elastic properties. 
     
     
         21 . The sealing system according to  claim 17 , wherein the sealant is an acrylate dispersion. 
     
     
         22 . The sealing system according to  claim 17 , wherein the sealant consists of a fire protection joint spray and wherein the film consists of a membrane. 
     
     
         23 . The sealing system according to  claim 17 , wherein the film consists of a hardened sealant. 
     
     
         24 . The sealing system according to  claim 17 , wherein the sealant is a water-based sealant and wherein the film is a water-tight, diffusion-enabling film.