Waterproofing Systems

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

Table of Contents Damp often starts where nobody looks: an underground tank wall, a balcony above a bedroom, or a basement wall against the soil. Here, rigid cementitious waterproofing bonded to the concrete remains one of the most practical solutions, because it tolerates damp substrates, withstands immersion and can be plastered or tiled over. This guide compares rigid and flexible ... Read More