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• May 22, 2014

  Fool Proof & Waterproof Bathroom

  This drawing shows one of two methods of where the waterproofing in your bathroom is located. Most typically the waterproofing is located below the screed (as in the right side of the picture). Both methods rely heavily on the membrane because tile grout is porous, and the grout, tile glue and tile screed is saturated permanently with normal daily use. A pinhole in the membrane means big trouble, and regardless, capillary action draws moisture to every corner of your bathroom.Efflock provides another layer of protection by making the porous material water repellent for a drier, less mouldy and efflorescence free...

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• Apr 16, 2014

  Presentation to TKD Architects

  Thank you to TKD Architects for the invitation to present to a number of their architectural staff in their Surry Hills office today. I think Efflock was well received - in fact as of this afternoon Efflock was added into the specification for a project soon to commence tiling works in Bronte. For a link to their website and to see their impressive projects gallery, click on the logo below:    

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