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Sealing leaking concrete - how to do it right?
Sealing leaking concrete is key to maintaining the life of the structure and avoiding serious structural problems and costly repairs. Proper sealing methods provide effective protection against moisture, which can lead to degradation of the m1TP2Body. This article provides valuable information on the causes of leaks in concrete, as well as effective techniques for repairing cracks and other damage. By learning about these methods, you can [...]
Basement external waterproofing - what does it involve? Key information
The importance of waterproofing a basement is a direct result of the threat posed to the structure by water and moisture. In order to protect the basement from these factors, adequate waterproofing is essential, which is best planned at the construction stage of the house. It may be difficult or even impossible to complete this operation at a later stage. The m1TP2Building materials used today are durable, but without adequate protection they can [...]
Capillary rise of water in masonry. What to use to remove moisture from walls.
Capillary rise is the result of natural physical processes that occur in masonry. It involves the upward transport of water in a material. In construction, capillary rise refers to the phenomenon of water rising from below. Materials with microscopic pores are particularly susceptible to moisture. Cellular concrete, for example, is a highly porous building material. Strong capillary rise will occur when [...].
Is waterproofing tape for a balcony or terrace essential?
Many people ask the question: if I use waterproofing, why do I need tape? When waterproofing a new building or renovating a balcony or terrace, it's worth doing it in such a way that you don't have to revisit the subject. Every building is subjected to a lot of wear and tear over the years, which causes cracks and fissures to appear, large or small. However, in order to, [...]
WB Duo Flex - eco-friendly foundation protection
In order to build a solid house - we need solid foundations, and solid foundations need lasting protection from moisture, which is their biggest enemy. Mistakes made at this stage of the investment are most often very expensive to rectify after the construction has been completed, and sometimes they can even lead to permanent damage to the load-bearing elements of the building. That is why foundation insulation should be carried out in a [...]
Water Block for ALDESA SA
One of the most important distinctions for the Water Block brand was the order entrusted to us by ALDESA SA, for the waterproofing of water reservoirs including the fire reservoir at the newly built CENT II facility of the University of Warsaw. All the leading European manufacturers of mater waterproofing materials entered the competition for this order, and it was from among them that we were selected as the No. [...]
HYBRID Pro technology
It is with great satisfaction that we would like to inform you about another innovation in Water Block brand products. We are one of the first manufacturers of construction chemicals in Poland to pack our bulk products in bags manufactured using HYBRID Pro technology. Like a hybrid car, the HYBRID Pro bag is an excellent combination of the two available materaterial options - an inner layer of paper [...]
Terrace in Kielce
This time a quick trip to Kielce! Of course, as always with an inverted roof system, we used WB HOT MATE laid in two layers with lining 0.5 m high. On the insulation made this way, the Investor will make a filter layer of pebble stone with a fraction of 8/, lay insulation made of XPS on top of which, a composite board will be laid on the structure.
Ventilated terrace - how to make one:
The ventilated terrace is an increasingly common solution used when building or renovating a terrace. In our climatic zone, it is a really durable solution compared to gluing boards, which is why it is becoming more and more popular. This solution also works well for balconies. A ventilated terrace, or raised terrace, is a construction consisting of brackets and [...]
Repair of expansion joints and cracks - WB DILATATION
It happens that the contractor forgets to place the expansion joints in the floor properly or does not do it at all. As a result of this mistake, the floor cracks very intensively and it is necessary to repair it by cutting, cleaning, priming and filling with an expansion joint compound. And if it is an expansion joint, it is only WB DILATATION, a permanently elastic polyurethane compound that allows the joint to be sealed [...].
Pool repair
What is the most important element of any swimming pool? I know you'll say water ? Remember, it's not the water. The basis is good waterproofing. This is exactly what we used in a project we completed a few weeks ago in Warsaw at a hotel in the centre. The complete Water Block System helped to secure the project for many years. We have repaired ceiling cracks, replaced [...].
