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• Aug 25, 2016

  Keeping water out prevents efflorescence - a guide to caulked movement joints

  Efflock prevents efflorescence by repelling water as illustrated in this triangular diagram: Every detail in a system is important. Caulked movement joints may seem an insignificant detail, but if they are installed incorrectly excessive water can enter masonry to cause efflorescence. Below is an information sheet which explains how to install caulked movement joints correctly, with some information on selecting the best sealant for the job:

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• Jul 20, 2014

  Every new bathroom should have Efflock

  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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