Waterproofing
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 [...]
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Foundation insulation
Once again, we have received an invitation to carry out work on the historic Piękna 66 building in Warsaw. This time, the subject of the order was to provide a waterproofing system together with work on the foundations on the side of Piękna Street. Not an easy task due to the depth of the excavation reaching up to 3 metres and the number of installations running along the building. The work carried out by Bergmann [...].
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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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Sealing leaks and sewing cracks in concrete
Sealing leaks and sewing cracks in concrete are jobs we always try to reserve for times when repairs to terraces and balconies are not possible. In this case, we are working on the garage of one of Warsaw's office buildings where, after several years of structural settlement, cracks have appeared through which water penetrates into the building. In such cases, the most efficient [...].
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Proper bathroom insulation - less frequent renovations
The bathroom, including the shower room, is one of the most important elements in a living space. The right choice of finishing materials makes it possible to create an elegant, functional and comfortable room. Tiles of all kinds are very popular. However, in addition to the finishing materials, it is very important to use the right waterproofing. A bathroom is a room with a lot of water and moisture. Waterproofing the bathroom floor allows [...]
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Sealing corner - an important part of the waterproofing system
The bathroom is a room with a high humidity index. The vapour and humidity that arises in this room have a very intensive effect on the wall and floor structure. This results in the slow degradation of these surfaces through the appearance of mould and mildew and, in some cases, the weakening of the wall structure. For this reason, at the planning stage of the bathroom, we should first think [...].
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Liquid membrane versus two-component waterproofing
When there comes a time when our terrace or balcony loses its aesthetic and technical value due to leaks and thus often damages the façade or the room below it, we are faced with the dilemma of choosing the right waterproofing material. Most often we delve into the Internet and type in the search term: waterproofing on [...].
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