News / waterproofing

• 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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• Sep 24, 2015

  The advantage of Efflock when building a bathroom

  The image below shows a freshly installed bathroom tile bed using Efflock to repel water absorption and lock efflorescence. Efflock provides a primary water barrier over and above relying on a waterproofing membrane alone, and improves the general health and amenity of a bathroom by reducing humidity. For around $30 per bathroom, it's a cost effective insurance policy for both the builder and client. Efflorescence does occur in bathrooms. With the growing trend of underfloor (under tile) heating, the potential for this problem is dramatically increased. The reason for this is that by heating an ordinary saturated tile bed, adhesive and grout, dissolved calcium...

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• Jun 29, 2015

  Architectural Product News

  Efflock appears in the current issue of Architectural Product News. To see the online version, click here. Readers of APN can request more information on Efflock or any other product through the magazine's enquiry card system. 

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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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• May 22, 2014

  Fool Proof & Waterproof Bathroom

  This drawing shows one of two methods of where the waterproofing in your bathroom is located. Most typically the waterproofing is located below the screed (as in the right side of the picture). Both methods rely heavily on the membrane because tile grout is porous, and the grout, tile glue and tile screed is saturated permanently with normal daily use. A pinhole in the membrane means big trouble, and regardless, capillary action draws moisture to every corner of your bathroom.Efflock provides another layer of protection by making the porous material water repellent for a drier, less mouldy and efflorescence free...

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• Mar 19, 2014

  Remedial Builders are quick to embrace Efflock

  The remedial sector of the building industry is an area that appears to be growing, at least most obviously in the Sydney region.  This is probably due to the increasing number of strata title buildings requiring repairs. Many repairs such as concrete cancer are simply becoming necessary as buildings from the first wave of strata schemes during the 1960s, reach 40 and 50 years old. With housing pressures across our cities, strata schemes and high rise developments are becoming even more common with new high rises constantly springing up in our suburbs. Unfortunately, new does not mean free of defects....

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• Nov 11, 2013

  New Stockist: WaterproofingSTUFF

  WaterproofingSTUFF is a specialist Australia-wide supplier and distributor to the waterproofing industry. WaterproofingSTUFF not only have the largest selection of all types of waterproofing systems, but also provide expert advice, estimating and administrative services. Vaun, the owner of WaterproofingSTUFF said last week: "Currently, 80% of building complaints are a result of waterproofing failures, so waterproofing is an area of the building industry that desperately needs more focus and attention." "Our business supplies both mainstream and alternative products to enable us to provide expert advice and the best waterproofing system for every situation." said Vaun. "Efflock is exciting technology as it provides...

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