The action of deep penetration waterproofing
In the process of repair, every builder tries to first estimate the humidity level of the room and the correctness of building the entire house as a whole. Quite often tenants of houses and apartments complain of the constant occurrence of wet spots. They can appear on the floor, on walls and on the ceiling, with no apparent reasons to watch. In such cases, it is said that there was an error in the very construction of the building.
The special feature of waterproofing compounds is that they can penetrate the concrete surface through the smallest capillaries, while not destroying the material, but, on the contrary, effectively protecting it from temperature changes and excess moisture. As a rule, funds are used to protect underground parking lots, garages, wells. However, if you want to secure the concrete wall of a residential building, waterproofing will also help.
Characteristics of waterproofing materials
The main advantage that waterproofing materials of penetrating action can boast is deep interaction with the material.
Traditional materials used previously for waterproofing - bituminous plaster or special bituminous pasting, could not give the desired effect. In the conditions of a sharp temperature drop, constant operation of the devices, the air in the room can too quickly heat up and cool down, which leads to the formation of condensate.
Walls can not always cope with heavy rainfall and wind, resulting in unpleasant wet spots, spoiling the repair and appearance of the premises, and becoming an excellent medium for the development of microorganisms.
How to choose and apply waterproofing?
As a rule, almost all waterproofing options are sold in the form of a dry powder, however, penetrating liquid waterproofing can also meet a person in a specialized store. If the powder needs to be diluted independently, following the instructions, then the liquid version is a bit simpler - it can be used immediately.
Usually, the materials vary in their application, so to strengthen the foundation of the house you can use material that penetrates into concrete a few centimeters, and if it is a question of protecting powerful structures such as wells or tunnels, it is better to use a specially developed material that provides deeper penetrationand active interaction.
Also, the waterproofing can be in the form of paint, this option will appeal to those who want to further change the appearance of the surface, make it a little brighter. Before you make a purchase, you need to carefully study the approximate consumption of powder or liquid per square meter of surface.
Specialists strongly recommend that a person take care of his own protection in case he uses penetrating waterproofing materials during repair. Being very active, the composition can leave burns on the skin and cause an allergic reaction.
Before coating the waterproofing layer, the surface is thoroughly cleaned from paint and old plaster. In order for the composition to react correctly, it is necessary to open the capillaries of the surface as much as possible, this is helped by iron brushes.
To work well, it is important to ensure the desired temperature - not below +5 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the penetration of the composition will be insufficient, or not at all.
