Features waterproofing AquaStop

Waterproofing materials protect surfaces from condensation, leaks, and smudges. The durability of the structure is directly dependent on how its individual parts are protected from contact with water.

On the market there are many types of waterproofing materials that solve various problems. The most popular waterproofing is a coating AquaStop. It is distinguished by a wide scope, and also environmental friendliness. The rules of its application do not require complex adaptations and special knowledge.

Due to its absolute environmental friendliness, AquaStop waterproofing (“AquaStop”) is used not only for exterior but also for interior work. With its help, the facades of buildings, balconies, floors and walls in wet rooms are protected from moisture. The product perfectly copes with sealing of the bases and interpanel seams of multi-storey buildings.

The material is also widely used in insulation works in the construction of pools, fountains, installation of water tanks (including drinking). They are processed walls before laying tile, the bases at installation of heat-insulated floors.

Waterproofing "AquaStop" can be used to process the following construction grounds:

• concrete;
• cement and sand plaster;
• lime plaster;
• brick;
• porous aerated concrete;
• gypsum;
• drywall;
• wooden surfaces.

The composition of the water-proofing waterproofing "AquaStop" includes high-quality sulfate-resistant cement, modifying additives, as well as fractionated fillers. Cement provides a high degree of adhesion to the building base. Additives and fillers give the product strength, elasticity, resistance to mechanical stress, protect the treated surface from the influence of salts and alkali.

The structure contains no elements harmful to human health and the environment, due to which waterproofing "AquaStop" recommended for use in residential areas.

In addition, waterproofing is resistant to lime water, chlorine, detergents and cleaning products used in domestic conditions.

When processing surfaces waterproofing components hide defects by penetrating open pores and forming a protective layer. This factor saves the surface from moisture, makes them more resistant to wear, increases their service life.

Water resistance is the main indicator of waterproofing materials. In this case, it corresponds to the class W. Waterproofing mark "AquaStop" can withstand water pressure 12 atm. The tensile strength of the material is 20 MPa, adhesion strength - 1 MPa.

The term "Aquastop" is used for a whole line of moisture insulators. The best-selling dry mix, which before use must be mixed with water until a homogeneous mass. In this case, labor costs increase somewhat, but transport costs are reduced, and space in warehouses is also saved. At the same time, the mixture itself is cheaper than the analogs purchased in the form ready for application.

The product is produced in paper bags weighing from 20 to 50 kilograms.

Ready mixes are more expensive, but with a small amount of work, their use is considered more efficient. They do not require the presence of containers for mixing the mixture and save time. There are additional quality assurance for consumers with little experience in construction work.

In the line "AquaStop" there are compounds with specific properties:

• soil moisture insulator, which is used to reduce the porosity of surfaces;
• mixtures containing bioactive additives that prevent the formation of mold;
• mastic to protect against cracks at the joints and seams;
• primer that improves the adhesion of the base, which is applied before plastering, painting, tiling.

For example, waterproofing mastic Aquastop lacrysil can be applied not only on concrete and brickwork, but also on metal surfaces, which allows it to be used during roofing work.

When hardening, the mixture turns into a rubber-like material, which, in addition to possessing the standard waterproofing properties, AquaStop is resistant to ultraviolet radiation. Also among the range of distinguished popular compositions "Hercules" and Perfekta.

The surfaces covered with mastic can be painted with acrylic compositions in various colors. It is also always possible to limit the application of waterproofing and refuse further decorative processing.

Among the reviews of people familiar with different types of waterproofing "AquaStop", positive prevail.Its use during construction and repair work significantly improves the reliability of buildings and simplifies the solution of problems associated with waterproofing of high complexity. Products show themselves well when used to seal joints, laying tiles.

Important for buyers is also the absence of an unpleasant smell.

The only caveat associated with the work.

External conditions are also important. Excessive or missing humidity, draft, adverse temperature can spoil the result, despite the effort and investment.

For more information about applying a waterproofing mixture "AquaStop", see the following video.