In our country, there is an opinion that concrete structures are the standard of reliability - they are practically not affected by external factors and can last at least several decades without losing their properties. In fact, this is not entirely true - concrete really has excellent stability, but it is due not only to the properties of the material itself, but also to the use of special waterproofing agents, which will be discussed in this material.
What problems can concrete waterproofing solve?
As folk wisdom says, water wears away a stone. This fully applies to concrete structures that are vulnerable to moisture. Over time, it accumulates in micropores and fills cracks, which leads to the inevitable destruction of concrete.
The use of waterproofing materials avoids this problem. In addition, they are able to provide protection against the penetration of liquids containing harmful elements into the concrete structure - chlorine, salts, acids, etc.
Varieties of waterproofing for concrete
All waterproofing products can be divided into two large categories depending on the type of action:
- preventive means. Such substances are designed to prevent the destruction of concrete structures even at the construction stage - they are added to the solution itself. A striking example of such a waterproofing agent is Kalmatron-D PRO, which you can buy at the company store, available at the link:. The most high-quality preventive means allow not only to protect concrete from moisture, but also to protect it from temperature effects.
- Means of secondary protection. They are used in cases where it is necessary to provide reliable protection against moisture for existing concrete structures. The most popular option is coating insulation - this is the name of the means by which the surface of concrete structures is treated.
Roll insulation is also worth mentioning - this option involves the use of impregnated fiberglass, which is glued to a pre-prepared and cleaned surface of the target object. Roll insulation has good protective properties, but it is vulnerable to mechanical damage.
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