Apr 08, 2013
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!
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Mar 21, 2013
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 (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 04, 2013
Efflock is 100% VOC free. Being water based and solvent free, also means Efflock is not flammable and has no offensive or dangerous odour. Efflock's maximum concentrate formula also means minimal plastic packaging waste and minimal fossil fuel consumption through transport. Sustainability Through Longevity: Production of masonry products like tiles, bricks and cement by nature, demand a carbon hungry manufacturing process. Each of these materials however, are some of the most versatile and useful building materials we have, and can be very long lasting when installed with diligence. Increasing the 'service life' of each of these building materials...
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Feb 22, 2013
It was pointed out to me yesterday, that to date, my blogs are written in a way that assumes some prior technical knowledge about building. Considerable interest about Efflock is coming from home owners, 'Do-It-Yourselfers', or from people who are interested in including Efflock in their building project, but aren't quite sure how to recommend its use or exactly what it does to the tradesmen they are engaging. So here goes.... Firstly, many people may assume that concrete is waterproof: It makes sense right? You see concrete on bridges, footpaths, driveways and balconies everywhere, so surely water doesn't affect it?? ...
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Jan 21, 2013
Leaking showers remain one of the most common building defects in Austraila. This is alarming when you consider bathroom renovations generally cost at least $20,000.00. And, often it is brand new bathrooms that are leaking - a Sydney based builder who is a customer of Efflock recently mentioned having to replace a 2 year old bathroom for a client only last year. Usually a leak remains undetected until serious damage has already occurred. This can be carpets and furnishings, paintwork, plaster or render, rotting of structural timber, or even possibly termites who love nothing more than moisture, darkness and a tasty timber framed house. A common flaw: If there is...
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Jan 16, 2013
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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Oct 25, 2012
Thank you to those who attended the official launch of Efflock at the MBA Eastern Suburbs Information Night in Sydney on Tuesday night, 23 October 2012. We are very encouraged by the interest in the product, and would love to hear any further questions or feedback. Check out our Stockists page for local suppliers or you can order online.
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