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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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• Jul 11, 2014

  July issue of Pool + Spa magazine

  Efflock proudly features in this month's editorial of Pool + Spa (see page 27 below). Pool + Spa  is the leading industry based magazine for professionals in the pool building industry. Keep up to date on the latest trends and technology by subscribing free to receive either the eMag or printed version.

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• Jun 26, 2014

  Considering paving? - Know about crypto-florescence.

  These granite pavers may look it, but they are not wet. The darkened perimeters are a form of efflorescence called crypto-florescence. Crypto-florescence is when efflorescence is absorbed into the pores of the stone. Because it is within the stone, it cannot be removed with acid cleaners. This defect is also known as 'picture framing'.The source of the efflorescence is from the sand and cement bed beneath the paving that has wicked up between the joints and absorbed into the perimeter of each paver. This can happen with any type of stone or concrete paver. Photo taken at Adelaide International Airport

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• Jun 25, 2014

  Presentation in Wollongong - earn 2 CPD points

  Do you live in the Illawarra region? You do?? - Then next week is your lucky week. Come along to our presentation at the next Master Builders' Association meeting at the Builders' Club in Wollongong, 3rd July starting at 6pm. Enjoy a beer and builders earn 2 CPD points for attending. See flyer for details:

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• Jun 24, 2014

  Efflorescence in Sydney CBD

  Efflorescence and crypto-florescence is everywhere in paving across Sydney's CBD. These images are taken in the iconic Martin Place. This unsightly scourge is easily prevented by mixing screeds, glues and grouts with 1% Efflock in the water.        

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• Jun 20, 2014

  Pool + Spa Review

  Efflock has featured on Pool + Spa Review's website this week. Please check out the article here. Efflock is ideal for use in render above the water line behind pool tiles. Its also excellent for use in tile screeds and grout in pool surrounds to prevent efflorescence, crypto-florescence and prevent salt attack caused by pool chemicals.  When paving with porous materials such a sandstone, bluestone, concrete or brick pavers, Efflock is excellent as both a pre-sealer and impregnating sealer to again prevent salt attack that can occur from crystallisation of pool chemicals.   

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• Jun 14, 2014

  Strong bond and peace of mind

  Efflock is compatible with all cement based products such as tile adhesive, tile grout, render and mortar. Efflock does not affect the final strength, rather it improves curing by slowing moisture release during hydration of the cement.

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• Jun 06, 2014

  Keep face brickwork looking sharp with Efflock

  DIRTY BRICKS!!'Bowral Blue' face bricks cost $2.50 each or around $225.00 per square metre installed. Unfortunately, because mortar is ordinarily porous, it holds moisture and dirt - perfect for algae and moss to flourish. Just observe 1-2 year old buildings next time you're out driving to see what we mean. For only $3/m2 Efflock repels water, keeping mortar sharp, clean and efflorescence free.    For further protection, remember Efflock can also be used as a surface applied sealer to bricks! See our Product Data Sheet on our FAQs page for details!

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• Jun 03, 2014

  DesignEx Sydney - Tile and Stone Seminar

  Last week saw DesignEx at the Sydney Exhibition Centre - not the bulldozed one, but the temporary building at Glebe Island. Within DesignEx was the tile and stone seminar, where there were 3 days of many different speakers. Each were experts in different facets of the tile and stone industry. All of the topics were incredibly interesting, from the scientific structure of bluestone (basalt), to the evolution and latest trends in tiling and installation. Efflorescence was a hot topic touched on by almost every speaker, but there is also a new problem emerging known as latex leaching, introduced to us...

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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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