{"id":113445,"date":"2026-02-25T07:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T07:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/a-perfect-roof-waterproofing-in-a-very-short-time\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T12:25:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:25:23","slug":"a-perfect-roof-waterproofing-in-a-very-short-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/a-perfect-roof-waterproofing-in-a-very-short-time\/","title":{"rendered":"A perfect roof waterproofing in a very short time"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;]\n\t\t\t[et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;]\n\t\t\t\t[et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221;]\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reflective Coatings: Cool &amp; Waterproof Flat Roofs for Energy Saving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Renewing a Flat Roof in Lombardy with WINGUM PLUS H\u2082O RAPID SYSTEM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To renew the protection of a flat roof in Lombardy, Italy, the Anzillotti Coperture Company relied on Winkler technology, specifically the <strong>WINGUM PLUS H\u2082O RAPID SYSTEM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Compliant with the ETAG 005 guideline, liquids applied roof waterproofing kits<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company was involved in a <strong>maintenance operation<\/strong> on a <strong>flat roof<\/strong> in the province of Varese, where the considerably <strong>aged waterproofing membranes<\/strong> had <strong>sealing issues<\/strong>, with dangerous <strong>water stagnation<\/strong> and, above all, <strong>abrasions<\/strong> and <strong>cracks<\/strong> that prevented the continuity of the <strong>roof\u2019s protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Thanks to <strong>Winkler technology<\/strong>, the application was possible even <strong>without removing the old membranes<\/strong>, thus <strong>eliminating significant costs<\/strong> and, most importantly, <strong>avoiding the production of waste materials<\/strong> that would have ended up in landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>WINGUM PLUS H\u2082O RAPID SYSTEM: Fast Application and High Performance<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting the new waterproofing project, the surface was carefully dried and cleaned to remove any impurities. They specifically used the Rapid version of the Wingum Plus H\u2082O System, ensuring excellent application speed compared to traditional systems, as it allows for the opening and closing of the site project even in just one day. The operational advantage of the liquid elastomeric Wingum Plus H\u2082O Rapid system, a water-based solvents-free product, is indeed its rapid drying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The product, available in white, reflective white, red, and green, as well as grey as in this case, is rainproof and suitable for over-application already after 4 hours from the first coat (7 hours in cold temperatures), although in this case, a \u201cWet on Wet\u201d application was carried out. Its particular formulation provides for high flexibility, stable even at low temperatures, without being affected over time, while its operating temperature ranges from -30 to +80 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The product, already after 48 hours, is resistant to normal foot traffic. Wingum Plus H\u2082O Rapid is perfectly suitable for laying even on flat surfaces subject to water stagnation. It also offers exceptional resistance to aging and UV rays and ensures nearly zero environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enhanced protection with WINTECHNO MAT and Winkler-Safe philosophy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure maximum protection, the application was continued on both the flat part and the vertical one, where reinforcement was provided with TNT WINTECHNO MAT. The produ<sup><\/sup>ct, a non-woven reinforcement in thermally stabilised polyester, chemically resistant for liquid resinous, bituminous, or cement-based premixed waterproofing agents, was the best suited sol<sup><\/sup>ution. This is because the product is used for membranes in sites where foundations are particularly submitted to stress or require higher thickness or more uniformity and homogeneity in the waterproofing layer.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wingum Plus H\u2082O System, even in the Rapid version, like all Winkler solutions, is water-based and solvent-free, as envisaged by the W<sup><\/sup>inkler-Safe philosophy whose mission is to develop highly performing products while respecting human health and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"3112\" src=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-galleria.webp\" alt=\"Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano - Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano - Winkler Chimica\" class=\"wp-image-3112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-galleria.webp 900w, https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-galleria-480x480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"3110\" src=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-in-opera-galleria.webp\" alt=\"Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano in opera - Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano - Winkler Chimica\" class=\"wp-image-3110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-in-opera-galleria.webp 900w, https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-in-opera-galleria-480x480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"3115\" src=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-lavoro-definitivo-galleria.webp\" alt=\"Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano lavoro definitivo - Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano - Winkler Chimica\" class=\"wp-image-3115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-lavoro-definitivo-galleria.webp 900w, https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-lavoro-definitivo-galleria-480x480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-b4e2d947249897b0db3631224624afdd\">FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Is it necessary to remove the old membrane before applying the product?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it is not necessary. <strong>Wingum Plus H\u2082O Rapid<\/strong> can be applied directly onto the existing old membrane after a thorough cleaning of the surface. This avoids the costs and inconveniences associated with demolition and disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How long does the Wingum Plus H\u2082O Rapid waterproofing take to dry?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to its rapid-drying formula, it is rainproof and ready for the next coat in just <strong>4 hours<\/strong>. This allows the entire waterproofing intervention to be completed even in a single day, reducing site project times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Questo prodotto resiste ai ristagni d&#8217;acqua e ai raggi UV?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, its special formulation makes it perfectly suitable for flat roofs subject to <strong>water stagnation<\/strong>. It also offers exceptional resistance to aging and <strong>UV rays<\/strong>, ensuring long-lasting protection even under extreme exposure.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column]\n\t\t\t[\/et_pb_row]\n\t\t[\/et_pb_section]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modern construction demands more than just a dry interior; it requires energy efficiency and sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":3108,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reflective Coatings: Cool &amp; Waterproof Flat Roofs for Energy Saving<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Renewing a Flat Roof in Lombardy with WINGUM PLUS H\u2082O RAPID SYSTEM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To renew the protection of a flat roof in Lombardy, Italy, the Anzillotti Coperture Company relied on Winkler technology, specifically the <strong>WINGUM PLUS H\u2082O RAPID SYSTEM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Compliant with the ETAG 005 guideline, liquids applied roof waterproofing kits<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Company was involved in a <strong>maintenance operation<\/strong> on a <strong>flat roof<\/strong> in the province of Varese, where the considerably <strong>aged waterproofing membranes<\/strong> had <strong>sealing issues<\/strong>, with dangerous <strong>water stagnation<\/strong> and, above all, <strong>abrasions<\/strong> and <strong>cracks<\/strong> that prevented the continuity of the <strong>roof\u2019s protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> Thanks to <strong>Winkler technology<\/strong>, the application was possible even <strong>without removing the old membranes<\/strong>, thus <strong>eliminating significant costs<\/strong> and, most importantly, <strong>avoiding the production of waste materials<\/strong> that would have ended up in landfills.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>WINGUM PLUS H\u2082O RAPID SYSTEM: Fast Application and High Performance<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before starting the new waterproofing project, the surface was carefully dried and cleaned to remove any impurities. 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The produ<sup><\/sup>ct, a non-woven reinforcement in thermally stabilised polyester, chemically resistant for liquid resinous, bituminous, or cement-based premixed waterproofing agents, was the best suited sol<sup><\/sup>ution. This is because the product is used for membranes in sites where foundations are particularly submitted to stress or require higher thickness or more uniformity and homogeneity in the waterproofing layer.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Wingum Plus H\u2082O System, even in the Rapid version, like all Winkler solutions, is water-based and solvent-free, as envisaged by the W<sup><\/sup>inkler-Safe philosophy whose mission is to develop highly performing products while respecting human health and the environment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":3112,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-galleria.webp\" alt=\"Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano - Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano - Winkler Chimica\" class=\"wp-image-3112\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3110,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-in-opera-galleria.webp\" alt=\"Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano in opera - Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano - Winkler Chimica\" class=\"wp-image-3110\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":3115,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Come-rinnovare-la-protezione-di-un-tetto-piano-lavoro-definitivo-galleria.webp\" alt=\"Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano lavoro definitivo - Come rinnovare la protezione di un tetto piano - Winkler Chimica\" class=\"wp-image-3115\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|luminous-vivid-orange\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"luminous-vivid-orange\",\"fontSize\":\"large\"} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size\">FAQ<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Is it necessary to remove the old membrane before applying the product?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>No, it is not necessary. <strong>Wingum Plus H\u2082O Rapid<\/strong> can be applied directly onto the existing old membrane after a thorough cleaning of the surface. This avoids the costs and inconveniences associated with demolition and disposal.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\",\"backgroundColor\":\"luminous-vivid-orange\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How long does the Wingum Plus H\u2082O Rapid waterproofing take to dry?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thanks to its rapid-drying formula, it is rainproof and ready for the next coat in just <strong>4 hours<\/strong>. This allows the entire waterproofing intervention to be completed even in a single day, reducing site project times.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"className\":\"is-style-wide\",\"backgroundColor\":\"luminous-vivid-orange\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Digita \/ per aggiungere un blocco nascosto\"} -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Questo prodotto resiste ai ristagni d'acqua e ai raggi UV?<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yes, its special formulation makes it perfectly suitable for flat roofs subject to <strong>water stagnation<\/strong>. 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