News / salt damp

• Jul 02, 2015

  Elastomeric paints are a wise choice for efflorescence prevention

  Without damp or water penetration, efflorescence cannot occur. Efflorescence is caused by a concentration of salts that have been dissolved by moisture and transported by capillary action to a point of discharge where the moisture evaporates, and leaves the salts behind.  Water is the most destructive compound that works against the health and longevity of any building, in so many different ways other than just efflorescence. Therefore, a quality building specification must always pay careful attention to preventing the ingress of water and damp in every situation.  For over a decade, a cement rendered and painted finish has been very popular in Australia. Render has often been applied...

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• May 02, 2014

  Are you in Adelaide? We can visit you 6th & 7th of May.

  Ben Burdett from Efflock will be in Adelaide 6th & 7th May. Ben will be at East Adelaide Tiling Co. in Stepney from 7:30 on Wednesday morning, and is available to make visits to other stores or building sites. Efflock is ideal for Adelaide's harsh soils to prevent rising damp and salt attack. To request a visit, please phone Ben on 0414 730 736.      

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