News / Efflock in tile adhesive
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Jul 20, 2014
Every new bathroom should have Efflock
Read more →Check out this photograph. Leaking bathrooms due to waterproofing failure remain on top of the list for building defects and disputes. Beyond demolition of the bathroom, water can cause major structural damage and attract termites (if you live in a termite area). A tiny pinhole in waterproofing from accidental damage is all that is required for the whole system to fail.So how does Efflock help? When mixed with the tile bed, tile adhesive and grout, Efflock makes these materials hydrophobic. Without it, these materials are just as porous as beach sand. and are forever wet. Having a drier bathroom means reduced ambient humidity...
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Sep 02, 2013
4000m2 of New Tiling Protected With Efflock
Read more →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
Read more →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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Nov 21, 2012
Save building costs with Efflock
Read more →Secondary membranes to control efflorescence are now obsolete and no longer required. Efflock added to concrete mixes such as tile beds and grout bulk impregnates the entire material to make them water repellant . Without water able to freely penetrate these materials, efflorescence cannot occur. The labour and cost savings are a big advantage, and bad weather is less of a worry with construction times. Tiles can even be wet-bedded using the Efflock system. Efflock is also ideal to mix with tile adhesive and grout which are also known sources of efflorescence. Installing a secondary membrane over tile...