News / Calcification and efflorescence associated with decks and balconies

• Jan 13, 2014

  Efflock to present to Master Builders Association meetings, northern NSW.

  Efflock will appear as a guest speaker at six Master Builders Association meetings during February in the northern NSW region. The presentation will include topics such as efflorescence, leaking bathrooms and addressing salt attack when building in saline areas. Dates and towns are as follows: Monday 10 February 2014 at Coffs HarbourTuesday 11 February 2014 at BallinaWednesday 12 February 2014 at Tweed Heads Monday 17 February 2014 at TenterfieldTuesday 18 February 2014 at ArmidaleWednesday 19 February 2014 at Moree To attend these meetingsand for more details please contact the MBA Ballina office on (02) 6681 4266 or email gmarchant@mbansw.asn.au  

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• Dec 18, 2013

  The RALAN Group - New Development now using Efflock

  Builders for The RALAN Group, Steve Nolan Constructions Pty Ltd are currently constructing two multi storey developments. These projects are located at 6-8 and 10 Drovers Way, Lindfield, in Sydney. The two buildings share a total of 112 apartments, from 1 bedroom, to 3 bedroom penthouses.  Efflock is currently being used in face brickwork, both to control efflorescence and keep the mortar clean to reduce maintenance and keep the building looking good. Efflock is planned for use in any areas of the building where efflorescence is considered a risk externally, and will also be included internally in the bathrooms to...

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• Oct 19, 2013

  Exclusive Tiles in Brookvale: new stockists of Efflock

  We are delighted that Exclusive Tiles in Brookvale are now stockists of Efflock. Scott McAlpine and his team are a quality independent tile store who know their industry intimately, and understand the technical needs of their customers.  "Efflock is an exciting product for us, as efflorescence has been a common problem among our trade customers" said Scott.  "The simplicity of adding 1% Efflock into the water to provide permanent efflorescence protection is brilliant." "The additional waterproofing protection that Efflock provides in a bathroom against membrane failure, damp and mould resistance is also very exciting" he said. Exclusive Tiles are located...

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• Sep 02, 2013

  4000m2 of New Tiling Protected With Efflock

  The builder of a large residential apartment complex under construction in Mascot, near Sydney Airport has specified Efflock for over 4000m2 of external tiling around the complex.  Project manager, Joe Metlage of Casumo Constructions enquired about Efflock late last month. "Like many builders, we've experienced problems with Efflorescence in the past, and we are excited that Efflock will provide cost effective protection on our projects going forward" he said. Efflock provides permanent protection from efflorescence to external tiling, by simply adding 1% to the water (known as gauging water) before adding to dry ingredients. This dilution should be used for...

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• May 29, 2013

  All 3 bases are covered with Efflock

  The genius of Efflock is that it is compatible with all cementitious mixes, including off the shelf tile adhesives and tile grouts.  On a tiled floor, this means that all 3 layers that contribute to efflorescence can be protected - tile bed, tile adhesive and tile grout.  And, it couldn't be easier. Simply add 1 part Efflock to 50 parts of water to use in all of your mixes for absolute confidence. No secondary membrane required! Above: Efflorescence appearing through porous grout joints. 

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• May 03, 2013

  Did you know? Efflorescence can be a liable defect.

    Builders and tilers beware.In the past leaching or efflorescence was regarded as a 'maintenance issue' for building owners. However, since 2007 it has been listed as a defect in the national publication: 'Guide to Standards and Tolerances'. At the bottom of page 49 of the guide, is the following clause: "13.08 Calcification and efflorescence associated with decks and balconies   Calcification or efflorescence caused by water coming from a deck or balcony that occurs on walls below or beside the deck or balcony; or that appears in the mortar joints of the deck or balcony tiling, is a defect. Activities of others,...

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