Artykuły Poradnikowe
Bathroom and shower waterproofing
Why is waterproofing in the bathroom essential? Bathroom waterproofing is a key element that protects the building structure from the damaging effects of moisture. A bathroom is a room with a lot of water and moisture, which can lead to damage to m1TP2Building materials such as concrete. Waterproofing prevents water penetration into the structural elements, which is essential for maintaining their durability and [...]
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Pool waterproofing and insulation
Waterproofing and sealing pools are key steps in the construction and renovation process to ensure the durability and functionality of the structure. Appropriately selected m1TP2insulation materials protect the pool from leaks while protecting its surface from the negative effects of water and water treatment chemicals. Proper waterproofing eliminates the risk of micro-organisms and erosion of the pool surface, which [...]
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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 [...].
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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, [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...].
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WB Membrane as waterproofing for terraces
How should WB MEMBRANE be properly laid? The basis is the proper preparation of the substrate. Moisture must not be allowed to remain in the substrate as evaporation will lead to the formation of blisters on the WB Membrane surface. For this purpose the system primer WB PRIMER is used, which strengthens the substrate, reduces its absorbability and forms a slightly [...]
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Installation of eaves profile - balcony?
How not to make a mistake when fixing drip caps? Firstly, the drip cap must be made of mater material that is resistant to the harmful effects of the chemicals contained in waterproofing compounds, grout and adhesive. Water Block drip caps are made of stainless steel, and this type of steel gives them resistance to the harmful effects of these substances. The second important element is the use of suitable tape [...].
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Foundation
Izolacje fundamentu to element, który bezwzględnie musi zostać wykonany. Dotyczy to każdego typu obiektu architektonicznego, który buduje się w sposób tradycyjny. Czyli mury stawiane na wylanym wcześniej fundamencie. Izolacja fundamentów to zabezpieczenie elementów betonowych, które, z uwagi na swoje umiejscowienie w gruncie, są w szczególności narażone na penetrację przez wodę. Hydroizolacja fundamentów wymaga tego, aby zastosować materiały najwyższej jakości. […]
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Effective waterproofing of garages in residential buildings
In Poland, the waterproofing of garages plays an important role, particularly because they are often places directly adjacent to the ground. This state of affairs poses a potential risk to the building structure and the comfort of users. The technical conditions, set out in WT 2014, do not specify clear requirements for waterproofing garages, which makes appropriate waterproofing services for garages even more important. To ensure [...]
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