How to environmentally friendly protect a mosaic without changing its aspect
Monday, 01 February 2021
Why it is important to protect a mosaic with a sealant or a water repellent? Mosaics are a pure form of art, they require a precise knowledge, creative inspiration, commitment and talent as well as a huge amount of time. All of these factors leads to real artworks, unique pieces made also to last centuries. These
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Traffic Coatings: Choose the Best Solution – Winkler One Flooring
Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Introduction Parking Lots and traffic coatings Why Winkler One Flooring could be the best solution as traffic coating The Application of Winkler One Flooring Introduction Nowadays, we tend to take for granted many key services provided by private structures and public institutions, among them we include parking lots. Think about the simplicity of leaving your car
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Concrete Foundation Waterproofing: A Complete Guide
Monday, 11 November 2019
Introduction Steps to concrete foundation waterproofing Drainage: on Grade and Below Grade Installation of the waterproofing barrier Safety when waterproofing concrete foundation Why Scudo System could be the best solution Introduction Among the worst things that can happen to a residential or commercial building, one is a foundation problem. Foundations are the most important parts
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Bitumen Felt or Liquid Membrane for flat roof waterproofing
Wednesday, 09 October 2019
Bitumen felt or liquid membrane? 5 common waterproofing situations and the appropriate solutions for each of them. Nowadays, when the need is to waterproof a flat roof it is possible to choose among many innovative liquid products. They can be solvent-free or water based and made with exclusive selected resins. Also, in the market, there
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How to waterproof swimming pools
Wednesday, 05 June 2019
In order to waterproof swimming pools, it is recommended to use epoxy-cement systems as they create a solid barrier against counter pressure as well as a resistant layer. Solvent-free elastic waterproofing resins protect the surface in a great way, preserving it from the aggressive action of chlorine and atmospheric agents. The protection of buildings from
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Sustainability in Waterproofing: Winkler’s Approach
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
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 sustainable development has become an urgency.We all have to do our part, so, this has
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How to repair damaged bituminous membranes
Friday, 26 April 2019
Among the best products that we can use to repair damaged bituminous membranes (and protected them afterwards), there are adhesive sealants without solvents, levelling pastes, water-based bituminous membranes and liquid membranes that reflect sun rays. The waterproofing action of bituminous membranes on flat roofs can be compromised by several factors, some of which are described
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How to prepare and restore substrates before waterproofing
Thursday, 11 April 2019
Before any waterproofing operation, especially if you plan to use the new liquid membranes, it is necessary to uniform the substrates using innovative rapid setting mortars which can be used in extreme environmental conditions. The best way to prepare and restore substrates before waterproofing, and achieve maximum results, is to use solvent-free systems. The goal
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Which are the best waterproofing products?
Thursday, 28 March 2019
How to choose the most appropriate products to waterproof specific areas of a house or building Instead of talking about the “best waterproofing product” we should refer to “the best waterproofing system”, since we have to consider the most appropriate way to solve a specific waterproofing problem. Indeed, humidity, moisture, can have different origins (rising
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Liquid waterproofing membrane for rooftops: What is it? Where can it be used?
Friday, 15 February 2019
Modern technology has brought to the market water-based liquid waterproofing membranes made with the most innovating technologies. Simple and ready to use, they form an effective barrier to water and humidity, in order to protect roofs, terraces and balconies from water stagnation, infiltrations and from the action of ultraviolet rays. Ever since the industry came
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