Protecting Your Walls: The Importance Of Masonry Sealants
PROTECTING YOUR WALLS: THE IMPORTANCE OF MASONRY SEALANTS Moisture is one of the biggest threats to the structural integrity of buildings. Rain, condensation or groundwater can penetrate walls and lead to cracks, frost damage and the growth of algae, fungus or moss. Over time, salt and lime deposits may appear, leaving unsightly marks, while dirt […]
Solving Pinhole And Adhesion Problems With Liquid Waterproofing Products
SOLVING PINHOLE AND ADHESION PROBLEMS WITH LIQUID WATERPROOFING PRODUCTS The presence of pinholes in liquid-applied waterproofing products is a problem faced by all of us at some time. When this occurs on exposed external surfaces it can result in water ingress and damage. There are several reasons why pinholes and lack of adhesion can occur: […]
Drying Time V Curing Time
DRYING TIME V CURING TIME When working with liquid-applied waterproofing products it is important to understand the difference between drying time and curing time and is vital in ensuring the best performance and longevity of the product or system. Failing to understand the difference between the two can lead to failure of the product – […]
Basements And Cellars
BASEMENTS AND CELLARS Basements and cellars should ideally be waterproofed on the positive side of the walls during the construction phase. However, either this does not happen or at some stage the waterproofing fails. Under these circumstances it is necessary to waterproof the insides of the walls (negative side) in a process called “tanking”. Surprisingly, […]
