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• Jan 07, 2013

  Efflorescence can be avoided

  Before Efflock, methods to control efflorescence required much complexity and have been flawed in one way or another. In fact, Chapter 9 of 2009 edition of the "Master Builders Association Guide to External Waterproofing" lists the the well adopted methods and highlights each of their disadvantages. In summation it concludes "there really is no way to completely prevent efflorescence"- which is incorrect. Efflorescence is something that is not widely thought about, until it begins to deface a building and starts costing money. It has until very recently been considered a maintenance issue, but that is no longer the case. Builders and tilers are being held liable,...

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• Nov 26, 2012

  Trapping moisture with a secondary membrane

  The popular approach to controlling efflorescence on tiled balconies, is to provide a secondary membrane directly beneath the tiles. Another approach is to bond the tile bed directly to the substrate and install a single membrane on top. Both of these methods are popular and can be effective in controlling efflorescence from the tile bed, but there are pit-falls. Firstly, efflorescence is also known to release from tile adhesive and grout, which are both located above the membrane. Secondly, these methods trap all the moisture in the tile bed under an impervious membrane. Moisture in the tile bed concrete mix...

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• Nov 21, 2012

  Save building costs with Efflock

  Secondary membranes to control efflorescence are no longer necessary! Efflock is added to concrete mixes such as tile beds and grout to make them water resistant throughout the entire material. Without water able to enter these materials, efflorescence cannot occur. The labour and time savings are also a huge advantage. Please browse through our website to learn more.

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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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