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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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• Mar 31, 2013

  Efflock is the preferred choice for protecting million dollar views

     Even the most exclusive suburbs of Sydney with some of the most impressive private homes do not escape the scourge of efflorescence. Efflock is fast becoming the product of choice for remedial builders and tilers to rectify and prevent unsightly efflorescence stains from occurring.  Check out our 'Stockists' page or speak to your local trade supplier about stocking Efflock for your next project. Efflock is also available online with prompt free delivery throughout Australia.

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• Mar 30, 2013

  Bulk orders of Efflock

  We've had some customers requiring large quantities of Efflock for larger projects of late. There are certainly some big balconies out there, one customer has over 7 cubic meters of tile beds to protect from efflorescence! We are able to supply 20 litre drums on request, simply speak to your local stockist to request a large drum, or go to our Contact Us  page and give Ben a call today.

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• Mar 21, 2013

  New Stockist! Tilers Online in Caringbah

  Tilers Online in Caringbah are the latest trade supplier to now stock Efflock. Tilers Online already have an impressive range of quality brands of grout, adhesive, sealant and many other tiling products and equipment. They are a leading store in the Sutherland Shire and greater Sydney area, so we are very excited they have come onboard to stock Efflock for their customers!  Be sure to drop into their store at 2/14 Parraweena Road, Caringbah. Check out their link on our 'Stockists' page, or for other links to stores that are local to you!

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• Mar 14, 2013

  Capillary action

  Capillary action (also known as wicking) is a common problem in buildings. Like the very action we depend on, of blood flowing through our bodies capillaries to our extremities, water can also flow and be drawn along or through many building materials. Roof leaks are one example where capillary action is often responsible.   Picture: Capillary action on a clay brick. Ordinary tile screed of the same sample size would reach total saturation in around 10 minutes . Concrete and masonry, even of high quality contains capillaries. Common problems we see that arise from water flowing through concrete include: Concrete...

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• Mar 06, 2013

  Frustration of rain on tile screed with exposed balconies.

  By using Efflock, a secondary membrane to control efflorescence is not required. There are however, builders, architects and engineers who insist on including a secondary membrane as they like to 'cover all bases'. I can understand that; as builder myself, I like to include a few insurances in my work to avoid getting that phone call nobody wants. A secondary membrane remains good building practice, so long as excessive moisture is not sandwiched and trapped in between layers in the process. I've also had situations myself in remedial work, where we opted to screed first, then apply a membrane and...

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• Feb 01, 2013

  Efflock now available at Skippens!

  Skippens is a family business and has been supplying bulk building materials to the Eastern Suburbs and greater Sydney for over 85 years. One of the most common questions they get is "how do I clean off efflorescence?".  Unfortunately we don't have a solution for that, other than a cold chisel. However, Efflock will prevent efflorescence in all your future projects! By simply adding Efflock to the water of all your cementitious building materials, you will prevent efflorescence, reduce mould and algae, and prevent water 'wicking' through those materials. Nothing else has to change, you can keep your favourite mixes...

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• Jan 29, 2013

  Efflock now available at Euro Abrasives

  Piloting of Efflock has gone well in our first two local stores. We are looking to steadily expand into other reputable tiling hardware stores as demand grows, and we are pleased to announce Euro Abrasives in St Peters is supporting and stocking our product. There is not much they don't have when it comes to tiling, and now they also have Efflock so you can forever prevent efflorescence occurring in your next building project.

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• Jan 16, 2013

  Efflock is a cost effective grout additive that is easy to use.

  Most tilers would agree that typical tile grout additives can make grout very sticky, with a fast drying skin that makes 'sponging off' quite challenging.  Efflock may lubricate the mix slightly, but will maintain easy workability.  The 1:100 dilution makes Efflock unrivalled value as a grout additive, with unmatched hydrophobic performance to help prevent ingrained mould.   

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• Jan 05, 2013

  BAM! Harsh cleaning chemicals are gone!

  MOULD PREVENTION Mould reduction in tiled showers is one of the best selling points the next time you're tiling a new bathroom for a customer. 'Off the shelf' tile grouts with hydrophobic claims have proved porous with submersion testing. This means grout becomes saturated deep into the grout joint with mould chasing the moisture source. Mould then becomes ingrained beyond the reach of bleach or cleaning chemicals. Tile grout mixed with Efflock keeps the core of grout dry, so that only surface mould will occur, and can generally be removed using water and a few strokes of a stiff brush.  A SUSTAINABLE CHOICE Efflock is water based, maximum...

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