Hey Architects! Why you shouldn’t forget about waterproofing in your projects.
As an Architect, you know your main two underlying goals are: Essentially, you want all of your creative and visionary elements to come together aesthetically while also ensuring they are functional, sustainable and safe for occupants for decades to come. However, from our experience, problems often arise when one seemingly minor aspect is overlooked: waterproofing. […]
Performing structural repairs and restoring concrete structural elements with MAXGROUT®
To prolong the life of your building or construction project, it’s important to effectively address and restore any structural issues that are present. Facilitating structural repairs and concrete restoration is necessary to prevent further damage which can be costly for your business and potentially risky for tradespeople working on your projects onsite. To do this, […]
Concreseal® Plastering-M for protecting, maintaining and waterproofing concrete and masonry
Concrete, while strong and durable, needs to be waterproofed, protected and well-maintained over time. Because it is often used for foundations, walls, floors, driveways, sidewalks, patios and swimming pools, as well as in large infrastructure projects such as bridges and dams, concrete tends to be exposed to excessive moisture, extreme temperatures, harmful chemicals, as well […]
Waterproofing, Protecting, and Preserving concrete surfaces with SEALTIGHT.
No matter what your construction project involves, concrete surfaces often make up a large part of it. From walls, foundations and patios all the way to sidewalks and driveways, concrete is frequently the substrate of choice because it provides durability, strength and design flexibility. The only drawback, however, is that concrete is naturally porous. Just […]
EASY BOND: The Key Coat Bonding Bridge for Your Project’s Permanent Formwork
Permanent formwork plays an important role in your building project, holding concrete as it sets while also eliminating excessive concrete waste. With permanent formwork, you won’t have to waste time, money and resources on: By applying acrylic render, brick biscuits, stone cladding and ceramic tiles, you can even add high-quality finishes to your permanent formwork. […]
Sealing joints and cracks that are subject to movement in concrete with Drizoro MAXJOINT® ELASTIC
Whether you are a Building Professional, Construction Specialist, Trades Person or Architect, one of the factors you must prioritise in any project is effectively sealing joints and cracks – especially those that are subject to future movement in concrete, prefabricated materials and ceramic elements. Sealing up cracks and joints prevents the ingress of water, chemicals […]
Drizoro MAXSEAL® FLEX-M: The Waterproofing Product You Need for Your Water-Retaining Structures
Just because they hold water doesn’t mean that water-retaining structures are exempt from waterproofing. Waterproofing is necessary not only to ensure the durability and longevity of water-retaining structures, but also to protect the integrity and aesthetics of surrounding building structures. To prevent cases of leakage as well as unwanted water infiltration, water retaining bodies must […]
How to properly treat efflorescence on your block walls
Have you noticed any white, crystalline or powdery deposits lurking on your block walls lately? If so, you may have a problem with efflorescence. Efflorescence occurs when water seeps through your building materials and evaporates, leaving behind small soluble salt deposits on or within the surface of your walls. This is typically triggered by long […]
Waterproofing Canberra’s Shine Dome
How SWP waterproofed the concrete moat at Canberra’s Shine Dome with quality cement-based solutions The Shine Dome in Canberra, also known as the “Martian Embassy,” houses the Australian Academy of Science. As a copper-coated, multi-arched dome that has a structure diameter of nearly 50 metres, it is Australia’s largest free-standing dome. With historical and architectural […]
How to repair deteriorating concrete surfaces using Drizoro MAXSEAL® Traffic – a high-quality and trafficable waterproof coating
As a construction material, concrete offers strength, durability and versatility, making it one of the most popular materials available for building today. Over time, however, concrete can deteriorate, especially when exposed to extreme weather, water penetration, or various chemical reactions. Likewise, the constant movement of both people and vehicles throughout heavily trafficked areas can also […]