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How to Prepare your masonry surface for waterproofing water containing structures internally using Drizoro Construction Products

How to Prepare your masonry surface for waterproofing water containing structures internally using Drizoro Construction Products

How to Prepare your masonry surface for the waterproofing water containing structures internally Watch the video below to learn How to Prepare your masonry surface for waterproofing water containing structures internally using Drizoro Construction Products. Check out the video below and see how to prepare your masonry surface for waterproofing water containing structures internally. Preparation for waterproofing of water containing structures. Check out our Waterproofing Solutions page WaterProofing Solutions So if you are searching for a way your preparation for […]

Products to Stop Water Leaks in Concrete Walls

Products to Stop Water Leaks in Concrete Walls

Products to Stop Water Leaks in Concrete Walls When you find a water leak in your concrete wall. Carry out this type of repair as quickly as possible. Moisture leaking into basements or other water concrete retaining structures does cause extensive damage. Not only can water threaten the integrity of the wall & foundations but also the environment where mould spores can grow in the porous concrete surface. The presence of mould can break down the concrete. The products to […]

How to Seal Leaking Block Walls in Your Basement

How to Seal Leaking Block Walls in Your Basement

How to Seal Leaking Block Walls in Your Basement So How to Seal Leaking Block Walls in Your Basement. Basement waterproofing has been around since basements have been constructed below ground level and sometimes even below the water table. The basement waterproofing design features are critical as basements are often subject to groundwater (hydrostatic) pressure. Buildings exposed to just to climatic rainfall. The walls of the substructure experience varying levels of hydrostatic pressure. When there is a failure in the […]

A GRAND DRIZORO CONSTRUCTION

A GRAND DRIZORO CONSTRUCTION

A GRAND DRIZORO CONSTRUCTION Original Article By OutDoorDesign.com.au A $6 Million Bondi build will stand the test of time with the widespread use of Drizoro for your next grand design construction products that helped adhere, seal and waterproof where it was needed most. Featured in Season 7 of Grand Designs Australia, this incredible home built on the cliffs of Sydney’s Bondi Beach is a masterpiece of grand proportions. Constructed with a prodigious use of sandstone, the family home was literally […]

So What is Concrete Cancer in Buildings?

So What is Concrete Cancer in Buildings?

What is concrete cancer? So what is concrete cancer? Freshly poured concrete is a mix is of a highly alkaline nature. The alkalinity helps prevents and protects the rebar steel from corrosion. This is what is concrete cancer. Concrete cancer, over time, develops since the highly alkaline nature of concrete is reduced through water ingress through 2 main processes. carbonation is due to the presence of carbon dioxide in water forming a weak acid which reduces the alkalinity of the […]

Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology

Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology

Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology | Reducing Water Permeability into Concrete | Cost savings – Materials Use of Crystalline Waterproofing to Reduce Capillary Porosity in concrete Concrete is a highly important construction and building material. Concrete is porous and permeable in nature. Due to its composition and nature, concrete is often susceptible to damage and deterioration caused by water. The damage caused by water can be significant over time. More often than not concrete waterproofing (crystalline technology) is applied as […]

How to waterproof new pool with Drizoro waterproofing materials

How to waterproof new pool with Drizoro waterproofing materials

How to waterproof new pool with Drizoro waterproofing materials New Pools | Refurbish Pools The builders problem was how to waterproof new pool with Drizoro waterproofing materials. The major challenge related to the waterproofing of a large 15m x 6m wine cellar and an adjoining 103,000 litre swimming pool. Not only is the property on a slope but there is also a large perspex window in-between the cellar and the pool. As you can imagine, finding a waterproofing solution for […]

Advantages and Disadvantages of Aerated Concrete

Advantages and Disadvantages of Aerated Concrete

Advantages and disadvantages of aerated concrete There are two types of aerated concrete: non-autoclave and autoclave hardening. Advantages and disadvantages of aerated concrete are discussed below. Thanks to presence lime, the quantity of cement used is lower, so, the cost of raw materials for manufacturing autoclave aerated concrete is lower than that of the non-autoclave one. Autoclave hardening ensures better strength of the aerated concrete than the non-autoclaved aerated concrete. The following 6 advantages of autoclave and non-autoclave concrete can be identified […]

DRIZORO PRODUCTS BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO HERITAGE SILOS

DRIZORO PRODUCTS BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO HERITAGE SILOS

DRIZORO PRODUCTS BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO HERITAGE SILOS Concrete Silo Repairs Due to extensive concrete cancer, concrete silo repairs were necessary. The Developers specified Drizoro Maxrest and Maxseal products to restore a series of heritage-listed silos. These silos redevelopment design and refurbishment were in the inner-city suburb of Newtown. Several heritage-listed silos in Sydney’s fashionable inner-city Newtown area have been transformed into 63 stylish apartments. The grain silos were originally constructed in 1896. Heritage-listed and could not be demolished. Instead, […]

Concrete Flooring Excessive Moisture Damage

Concrete Flooring Excessive Moisture Damage

Concrete Flooring Excessive Moisture Issues Concrete flooring excessive moisture can lead to early failure of the concrete slab and any surface coating adhered to it. Prevent excessive moisture in concrete slab flooring by use of with proper design. Use products like  use Fred Goodwin May 3, 2018 Source: Arve Bettum / Dreamstime.com Takeaway: Excessive moisture in a concrete slab can lead to premature failure of floor coverings. Learn about the effect of moisture on concrete and other aspects of good concrete […]