News / efflorescence control
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Sep 26, 2013
200 litres of Efflock for New Development
Read more →One of our selected stockists, Euro Abrasives in St Peters, has supplied 200 litres of Efflock to Casumo Constructions for a new multi storey residential complex in Mascot, near Sydney Airport. 'The Tempo' is a new residential complex in Botany Road, due for completion later this year. Efflorescence and water problems have caused major headaches in apartment buildings, as the current design trends feature rendered walls, planter boxes, and tiled balconies. Project manager for Casumo Constructions, Joe Metlage, enquired about Efflock late last month. "Like many builders, we've experienced problems with efflorescence in the past, and we are excited that...
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Aug 23, 2013
Glues N' Tools - Now Stocking Efflock!
Read more →Brisbane Tilers and Builders now have Efflock available at Glues N' Tools in Brendale. Call in and see Darren for Efflock as well as all the best quality brands in tiling materials and equipment. Glues N' Tools are also proud corporate sponsors of the Australian Master Tilers Association.
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Jul 28, 2013
Efflock arrives in WA - Tilers Online now in Osborne Park.
Read more →Australia's premier online tiling store, Tilers Online has announced the opening of their new warehouse in Western Australia. For an amazing range of tiling and construction tools and materials, as well as your next Efflock supply, drop into Unit 3, 3 Collingwood Street, Osborne Park and check it out!
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Jul 12, 2013
New Efflock formula
Read more →From 1st July 2013 we are rolling out a new and slightly modified formula. The new Efflock formula is a maximum concentrate, meaning the product now goes twice as far as before! as an additive, the product is now diluted at 1 part Efflock : 100 parts water. That means one litre of Efflock makes 101 litres of gauging water, or enough efflorescence protection for approximately 20 square metres of a 30mm thick tile bed! The new formula means less transport costs, less plastic packaging and waste, and much better value! Our website is gradually being updated with the latest...
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Jun 27, 2013
North Ryde train station stairs closed due to efflorescence.
Read more →The Epping to Chatswood railway line was opened in 2009 at a cost of $2.3 billion. It appears that only four years later, the stairs adjacent to the escalators are no-longer useable due to efflorescence, and are barricaded off. Estimated demolition/ replacement cost of stairs: $110,000.00 Estimated cost of Efflock for the entire twin flight of 75 steps: $320.00 As you can see, Efflock provides very economical protection. The water based formula is a green choice as it is a high concentrate, meaning less plastic waste. But best of all, Efflock ensures the intended service life of carbon hungry building...
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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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Apr 28, 2013
Efflorescence on ABC1's Gardening Australia:
Read more →Efflorescence is such a common building defect around Sydney and Australia. Did anyone else see Gardening Australia last night? Above: Check out the efflorescence coming up out of the grout joints from the tile bed on these balconies just next to Costa Georgiadis as he reported from an apartment complex in Redfern, Sydney. There was a fair bit of efflorescence seeping from render as well during the story. Using Efflock is the very best prevention for efflorescence. So simple and very economical.
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Apr 19, 2013
Efflock testing: Boral Material Technical Services
Read more →Photo showing Efflock testing samples in the first week of testing (very slight efflorescence is visible on the control samples without Efflock on the left). Efflock is currently undergoing independent testing at the Boral Laboratory in Baulkham Hills, Sydney. This test facility is the largest of it's type in the Southern Hemisphere and is well recognised. Efflorescence testing can take a little while to manifest, but I've just had word from the Senior Development Engineer, Tony Song, that they are beginning to observe more conclusive results, and Efflock does perform. As part of the testing, we have created...
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Apr 14, 2013
Australian Master Tilers Association
Read more →Efflock is proud to be a member of the newly established, Australian Master Tilers Association. The Association was created last year to benefit the tiling and waterproofing industries and their customers (see their 'About Us' page). The AMTA Forum is an excellent platform for exchanging problems, ideas and advice, and is open for participation both from trade professionals and the general public.
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Apr 08, 2013
Master Builders Association Presentation
Read more →Efflock will be hosting a presentation at the July meeting of the NSW Master Builders Association, Northern Suburbs Division. Date: 18th July 2013 Venue: Roseville Golf Club, 4 Links Road, Roseville. RSVP: Melissa Stevens - 0419 144 495. Please book at least 1 week prior for catering purposes. The presentation will explain the behaviour of salt and efflorescence in buildings and how it can be managed, as well as other common building problems that can be managed easily using Efflock. We look forward to hearing specific questions and experiences!