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• Jan 31, 2014

  Architect's specification to include Efflock

  "In ten years we are not going to talk about sustainability anymore, because it is going to be built into the core processes of architecture.”With its growth in the architecture industry, claiming a building is sustainable will eventually be like an architect getting up in front of an audience to “proudly proclaim how his buildings did not fall down.” - Architect Robert Stern, Dean of the Yale School of Architecture**  Many builders and trades are now using Efflock, and many have suggested that we speak to architects and have Efflock included into their plans and specifications. We've taken that advice onboard and...

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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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• Nov 19, 2012

  Benefits of Efflock liquid concentrate

     Apart from Efflock's superior performance in preventing efflorescence and other building problems, this extraordinary additive has other benefits that make it very favourable to architects, specifiers, and the building trade. Maximum concentrate formula for minimal transport impacts. Reduced packaging and plastic waste. Water based - no solvents! Liquid form - Easily controlled, no hazardous dust and combines easily with tap water. Green Star approved - almost zero VOC's. Dramatically increases the durability and service life of cement based materials.

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