Swimming pool waterproofing with a cementitious coat inside an empty concrete pool

Swimming Pool Waterproofing: Cementitious Systems and Chlorine-Resistant Coatings

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Table of Contents A leaking pool does more than stain a ceiling: it means constant loss of treated water, corroding reinforcement and possibly damp in adjoining rooms. Swimming pool waterproofing therefore has to be designed as a complete system from day one, not just a coat of paint. Based on the datasheets, this article covers two main options: flexible cementitious ... Read More
Applying an aliphatic topcoat by roller over a waterproofing membrane

Aliphatic Topcoat Guide: UV Protection for Waterproofing Membranes

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Table of Contents Most spray-applied polyurethane and polyurea roof membranes are aromatic: strong and elastic, but not built for long UV exposure. In the sun they discolour and the surface degrades. The answer is a thin final layer, an aliphatic topcoat, that shields the membrane, gives a stable colour and adds abrasion resistance. This guide sets out the values in ... Read More
Rolling a white acrylic roof coating onto a concrete roof

Acrylic Roof Coating: A Reflective, Seamless Layer for Hot Roofs

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Table of Contents In an Egyptian or Gulf summer an exposed concrete roof becomes a constant heat source, and over time hairline cracks appear and leaks begin. An acrylic roof coating tackles both problems at once: a seamless white rubbery film that keeps water out and reflects much of the sun. This article is based on the datasheets of Sikalastic-560 ... Read More
Torch-applying an SBS modified bitumen membrane on a concrete roof with overlapping laps

SBS Modified Bitumen Membrane Guide: When to Choose It and How to Install It

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Table of Contents When a roof moves or vibrates, or foundations sit in soil that may settle, a waterproofing layer must be more than watertight: it must also stretch. That is where an SBS modified bitumen membrane comes in, a bitumen sheet modified with synthetic rubber that behaves like an elastic layer able to elongate and recover. This article sets ... Read More