{"id":2290,"date":"2025-08-01T13:40:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T13:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/?p=2290"},"modified":"2025-09-05T08:55:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T08:55:44","slug":"sostenibilita-impermeabilizzazione","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/sostenibilita-impermeabilizzazione\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability in waterproofing: Winkler\u2019s approach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/sostenibilita-impermeabilizzazione\/#Winkler_pioneering_sustainable_eco-friendly_waterproofing_for_a_better_future\" >Winkler: pioneering sustainable, eco-friendly waterproofing for a better future<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/sostenibilita-impermeabilizzazione\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winkler_pioneering_sustainable_eco-friendly_waterproofing_for_a_better_future\"><\/span><strong>Winkler: pioneering sustainable, eco-friendly waterproofing for a better future<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Sustainability in the 21st century: Winkler&#8217;s commitment to eco-friendly waterproofing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 21st Century, with an always growing population, on one side, and the pollution increase, on the other, we no longer have excuses. The planet needs corrective actions, so we all have to be responsible towards it, as a <strong>sustainable <\/strong>development has become an urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have to do our part, so, this has also become a corporate responsibility of each company. Companies of all sizes are increasing their annual effort when dealing with <strong>sustainability<\/strong>. In this, <strong>Winkler <\/strong>is not an exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Winkler&#8217;s core mission: sustainable waterproofing solutions<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainability in Waterproofing Solutions<\/strong> is at the heart of <strong>Winkler\u2019s<\/strong> activities since the company\u2019s inception. It is a fundamental part of the company\u2019s mission to develop and<strong> <\/strong>implement a new approach to the<strong> construction sector.<\/strong> The combination of chemical products on one side and technology on the other side has allowed the development of effective<strong> waterproofing solutions<\/strong>, easily accessible by roofers and construction workers in general. Today, the company offers one of the widest ranges of <strong>waterproofing products <\/strong>available on the market, including customized solutions that meet clients\u2019 specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Winkler\u2019s approach to sustainability<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since <strong>1996<\/strong>, Winkler acknowledged that it is fundamental to <strong>respect the world we live in<\/strong>, and therefore started to study and deliver solutions that have a <strong>low impact on the environment and respect human health<\/strong>. Indeed, since years now, the environmental commitment has been taken very seriously at Winkler. This in order to guarantee a better life quality to both present and future generations, while safeguarding the nature and the planet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sustainability strategy: WinklerSafe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winkler <\/strong>adopted a <strong>multi directions strategy<\/strong>, crafting a new technology called<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winklerchimica.com\/en\/company\/\"><strong>WinklerSafe<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>The main advantage of this technology is the fact that it was simultaneously developed in distinctive areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, <strong>Winkler <\/strong>was the first company in Italy to <strong>abolish all solvent-based products <\/strong>in the <strong>waterproofing <\/strong>industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This led to the development of <strong>advanced water-based products<\/strong>, able to provide unique performances. <strong>Winkler<\/strong>, thanks to its research and development team, created a full range of <strong>highly performing water-based products<\/strong> that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are <strong>eco-friendly<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preserve users\u2019 <strong>health<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet performance requirements in terms of <strong>easy application, resistance, durability<\/strong> and consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least important, <strong>Winkler<\/strong> is committed to <strong>continuously improve<\/strong> the manufacturing chain by using advanced raw materials. In addition to that, the company invests in plants that are contributing to achieve a <strong>zero environmental impact production cycle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual commitment on <strong>sustainability<\/strong> at <strong>Winkler<\/strong> is growing year by year, as the company keeps investing always greater attention, budget and resources to this important topic. The <strong>sustainable<\/strong> approach has indeed become an essential part of <strong>Winkler\u2019s<\/strong> strategy since years now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winkler\u2019s recognitions in the sustainability field<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In recognition to the way the company has developed and implemented <strong>sustainability <\/strong>in <strong>waterproofing<\/strong>, with an appropriate system that monitors the <strong>environmental impacts<\/strong> of its activities, <strong>Winkler <\/strong>was awarded the<strong> ISO 14001 Certification<\/strong> (Italy UNI EN ISO 14001: 2004).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification standards relates to the company environmental management, to lower the impact of those production activities negatively affecting the environment. So, the <strong>ISO 14001 Certification<\/strong> guarantees each production and application phase of<strong> Winkler\u2019s<\/strong> products strictly follows the environment management standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, in 2012, another step was taken towards this direction, when<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winklerchimica.com\/?p=3691\"><strong>Winkler USA joined the<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winklerchimica.com\/?p=3691\"><strong>US Green Building Council<\/strong><\/a>, which \u201cis committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost- efficient and <strong>energy-saving<\/strong> green building\u201d. This important certification is meant to promote <strong>sustainability <\/strong>in the construction field.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winkler\u2019s sustainable and water- based products<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of <strong>Winkler\u2019s solvent-free, non-toxic <\/strong>and <strong>environmental-friendly products<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winklerchimica.com\/?p=3191\"><strong>Wingum Plus H20<\/strong><\/a>: a coloured, <strong>ready to use fibered water- based elastomeric waterproofing liquid membrane<\/strong> that offers extraordinary <strong>resistance <\/strong>to water stagnation, aging and UV rays. It is CRRC (Cool Roofing Rating Council) Rated Product compliant with California Energy Commission Title 24, compliant with Los Angeles Green Building Code requirements. This product can be applied cold and, when it solidifies, it becomes a hard, resistant and <strong>waterproof <\/strong>layer, which guarantees performance for years. It can be spread with a roller or sprayed and does not cause any problems with edges or floor irregularities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winklerchimica.com\/?p=3193\"><strong>Skermo Terrazze<\/strong><\/a>: a <strong>transparent water repellent <\/strong>for the <strong>waterproofing of balconies<\/strong>, terraces and vertical <strong>concrete <\/strong>or <strong>masonry structures<\/strong>. It is a <strong>solvent- free<\/strong> product with 100% active material, able to penetrate in depth and <strong>waterproof <\/strong>these surfaces for years while guaranteeing long term <strong>durability<\/strong>. It can be applied over ceramic, stoneware, terracotta floors, clinker, concrete and other cementitious floors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winklerchimica.com\/?page_id=4309\"><strong>Winkler One<\/strong><\/a>: a <strong>primeless hybrid material<\/strong> comprised of <strong>100% active ingredient <\/strong>with<strong> zero VOC<\/strong>, extremely easy to apply over a wide variety of substrates such as concrete, roofing boards, granulated or smooth torched down mod bit, BUR, cap, sheets and more. This innovative product, unique on the market, can be applied in the most extreme conditions and is not minimally toxic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A sustainable future at Winkler\u2019s<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winkler <\/strong>believes that everybody\u2019s contribution is vital to improve the quality of our life. We translate this belief in our investment in technological progress combined with <strong>Winkler\u2019s <\/strong>innovative approach in order to pursue the path of <strong>sustainability <\/strong>in <strong>waterproofing products.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winkler knows well everyone has to do their part to make the world a better place and is therefore willing to set a good example. So, its constant and 360\u00b0 commitment is address towards its staff, its business partners, consumers and, of course, to the planet.<br><\/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 decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"106895\" src=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/LEED_gall.webp\" alt=\"Leed - Sustainability in waterproofing: winkler\u2019s approach - Winkler Chimica\" class=\"wp-image-106895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/LEED_gall.webp 900w, https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/LEED_gall-480x480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fc8cdccd26cac87bbcfbd1268708e38e\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What does Winkler mean by &#8216;sustainable waterproofing&#8217;?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It means adopting a comprehensive approach based on the <strong>WinklerSafe<\/strong> technology. This has led to the complete elimination of solvent-based products, replacing them with advanced water-based formulations. The goal is to create products with a low environmental impact that are safe for applicators, and to continually improve the manufacturing cycle to reduce its environmental footprint.<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Are water-based products as effective and durable as traditional solvent-based ones?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely. Winkler&#8217;s innovation lies in developing water-based products that not only match but often exceed the performance of solvent-based alternatives. They ensure simple application, high resistance, long-term durability, and excellent coverage, as demonstrated by leading products like <strong>Wingum Plus H2O<\/strong>.<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Are there any certifications or concrete proof of Winkler&#8217;s commitment to sustainability?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Winkler&#8217;s commitment is verified by official accreditations. The company holds <strong>ISO 14001<\/strong> certification for its environmental management system, which ensures compliance with strict standards. Furthermore, Winkler USA is a member of the <strong>US Green Building Council<\/strong>, further demonstrating its dedication to promoting sustainable building practices internationally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sustainability in Waterproofing Solutions is at the heart of Winkler\u2019s activities since the company\u2019s inception.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2959,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[53,1],"tags":[54],"class_list":["post-2290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-senza-categoria","tag-impermeabilizzazione"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2290"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2290\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":106899,"href":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2290\/revisions\/106899"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2290"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winklerchimica.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}