Penetrating waterproofing of the foundation, types and methods of application, useful advice

Unpleasant situations associated with the unexpected occurrence of a leak in the basement or the basement can be prevented if the timely use of a special waterproofing for concrete. Penetrating waterproofing can be called "barrier". A reliable shield made of waterproofing compound, put on its own, guarantees a quiet existence in a private house. What is this type of waterproofing?

Penetrating waterproofing - a reliable barrier to moisture

The use of traditional waterproofing materials is not fully capable of providing protection to concrete structures and foundations in particular. An additional measure to enhance the waterproofing properties of the concrete foundation surface is the application of materials of deep penetrating action.

Penetrating waterproofing is an optimal and effective way of protection, which is based on the ability of the composition to fill concrete pores with ripe crystals of the mixture.

Materials of waterproofing penetrating action include compositions, solutions of which are fixed in the thickness of the concrete foundation foundation in the form of insoluble compounds - crystals.

Common waterproofing materials with penetrating properties are:

• Penetron

• Lakhta

• Antigidron

• Hydrocit

• Crystallisol

• Drizoro

• Xypex.

Naturally, the penetrating waterproofing for concrete can be conditionally divided according to the uses.

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Waterproofing material consists of: quartz sand or silicate regulated granulometric composition, a mix of portland cement and active additive components. To find out if there are "crystal growth stimulators" in the composition is almost impossible. Therefore, we have to trust manufacturers, for which the formula composition of the mixture is almost the same.

Scope of penetrating waterproofing

The use of penetrating waterproofing has become widespread use. Waterproofing is used for these types of work:

• external processing of foundations

• Internal processing of basements and socles

• processing of sewage systems and underground utilities

• waterproofing of wells, tunnels and tanks

• Waterproofing of car washes and car parks.

Halo application of penetrating waterproofing depends on the types of its use.

Types of penetrating waterproofing of the foundation

Various types of composition are used for waterproofing:

• An aqueous solution of penetrating waterproofing is used to treat new or under construction concrete bases

• freshly prepared mixture is recommended for use in restoring the waterproofing layer of old concrete structures

• Waterproofing joints are used together with a liquid solution for sealing or repair of joints, old or formed

• repair compounds for elimination of emergency leakage are used in emergency cases to eliminate damage.

Thus, the types of waterproofing used are applicable for the processing of new and exploited concrete block or monolithic foundations. The formation of the waterproofing layer of the foundation assumes the use and application of the technology of application of the compositions.

Technology and methods of application

Recall that the process of compacting the concrete base (body of concrete) develops by direct contact with H2O molecules and ceases in the absence of conditions for chemical reaction.

If the necessary conditions are created again, then the reaction with the formation of crystals proceeds. At the same time, the depth of penetration of components of waterproofing is significant and productive. Thus, the fillability of the products of the penetrating waterproofing reaction with penetrone of internal micropores, microcracks and capillaries with an average opening diameter of 0.4 mm, is able to strengthen the water resistance index of the concrete base by 4 steps and above.

There are manual and mechanized method of applying waterproofing using spraying. Recall that in terms of labor, both methods are available for use in waterproofing, conducted by own hands.

How to apply waterproofing

preparatory work

To create a ready-made mortar when applying the optimum conditions, the working surface must be prepared. For this purpose, a survey and detection of external and internal defects of the surface layer is carried out. Among the defects can be: the remaining holes from the screeds, cracks of any degree of opening, the zones and caverns with poor-quality concrete, unconsolidated seams.

All these defects must be eliminated, otherwise it is useless to apply the waterproofing waterproofing - it will disappear! In addition, the surface is cleaned with metal brushes with obligatory flushing of the concrete layer to open the access of the waterproofing to the "capillary system".

solution preparation

Preparation of the working solution of waterproofing Penetron is made from ready-made dry mixtures according to the traditional technology, declared by the manufacturer. Recall that in a container with a dry mixture of pure water in the recommended proportions. No more and no less, additionally you can not add water. The consumption of a dry waterproofing mixture is from 1 to 1.5 kg per square meter of the working surface.

methods of application

The main method of application is the distribution of the composition on the working surface using a spatula and a brush. The application of the basic solution is simple and does not present a problem even for beginners.

An exception is the sealing of seams and joints, for which a special "cake" or "cork" is preliminarily made and placed in a seam. The technology of application of special mixtures consists in the preparation of the laying shtroba, which is selected using a diamond disc of the Bulgarian. The depth of the stinging can reach 30 mm.

Then shtrobu cleaned from dust and debris, moistened with water, allowed to dry and primed the walls. After preparing the mortar for sealing joints, they fill the stroba and compact the mass. The grasp of the solution occurs quickly. After the final hardening of the waterproofing solution, the surface is re-wetted with water and finally covered with two layers of solution.

More detailed information on the possibilities of penetrating waterproofing and the way it is applied is presented in this video.