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Jan 07, 2013
Efflorescence can be avoided
Read more →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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Jan 05, 2013
BAM! Harsh cleaning chemicals are gone!
Read more →MOULD PREVENTION Mould reduction in tiled showers is one of the best selling points the next time you're tiling a new bathroom for a customer. 'Off the shelf' tile grouts with hydrophobic claims have proved porous with submersion testing. This means grout becomes saturated deep into the grout joint with mould chasing the moisture source. Mould then becomes ingrained beyond the reach of bleach or cleaning chemicals. Tile grout mixed with Efflock keeps the core of grout dry, so that only surface mould will occur, and can generally be removed using water and a few strokes of a stiff brush. A SUSTAINABLE CHOICE Efflock is water based, maximum...
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Jan 04, 2013
Efflock is now on Facebook
Read more →Happy new year! Efflock now has has a facebook page. Please 'Like' us to stay up to date as Efflock gains momentum. We'll be posting general building advice and articles along the way as well. www.facebook.com/Efflock
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Dec 19, 2012
Christmas trade night at Amalfi Tiles
Read more →We were invited to present Efflock to a group of forty tilers last Friday night at Amalfi Tiles' end of year gathering. The feedback and questions being asked were a strong indication that efflorescence is a major problem and daily concern for tilers. There were half a dozen tradesmen in the room who had already used Efflock, and all had positive feedback. Thanks to the guys at Amalfi for the opportunity to promote Efflock, and please enjoy a safe Christmas break.
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Dec 03, 2012
Mould in shower grout
Read more →Hate cleaning? Using Efflock in tile grout is an easy way to reduce mould. Modern cement based tile grouts claim to have mould inhibitors in their formula, but still remain porous, failing to prevent ingrained mould for very long. Efflock however, can make a dramatic difference. We made two test blobs of grout about 20mm thick. One was a control sample with plain water, and the other used 1 part Efflock to 100 parts water. Once the grout had cured and dried out, we submerged the grout samples into a 10 litre bucket of water. Both were broken in half using a...
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Nov 26, 2012
Trapping moisture with a secondary membrane
Read more →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
Read more →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 21, 2012
Save building costs with Efflock
Read more →Secondary membranes to control efflorescence are now obsolete and no longer required. Efflock added to concrete mixes such as tile beds and grout bulk impregnates the entire material to make them water repellant . Without water able to freely penetrate these materials, efflorescence cannot occur. The labour and cost savings are a big advantage, and bad weather is less of a worry with construction times. Tiles can even be wet-bedded using the Efflock system. Efflock is also ideal to mix with tile adhesive and grout which are also known sources of efflorescence. Installing a secondary membrane over tile...
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Nov 19, 2012
Benefits of Efflock liquid concentrate
Read more →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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Nov 08, 2012
Trade feedback: Efflock used in render
Read more →Efflock is ideal as an additive for render. Efflock is pictured here, specified by the builder in a bathroom renovation, as an additional barrier in the water proofing system. Ian the renderer used his preferred mix using 4 Sydney sand, 1 cement, with plasticisers of Bycol and renderer's clay. Even with renderer's clay in the mix, Efflock works. Ian was pleased with the workability of the mix, and the simplicity of adding just 1% Efflock to the gauging water to create water repellent walls!