Lubricating waterproofing

Every house needs protection from moisture. For obvious reasons, the most important task is to solve this problem with respect to the roof and foundation, as well as internal Premises beyond which the spread of moisture should be prevented (this is a bathroom, a swimming pool, a winter garden, etc.). In the construction of individual housing and interior decoration, the most widely used coating oilproofing, which is sometimes called "painting".

Rigid waterproofing, for example, foundations - the procedure is costly, energy-intensive and implies the professionalism of the performers. In contrast to it, waterproofing lubricating special preparation does not require; Moreover, it has an important advantage: the absence of seams. The process consists in applying to the surface of various liquid compositions endowed with water-repellent properties. Previously, mainly bitumen and tar were used. Today we are given the widest choice of different varnishes, Mastic and sludge based on mineral substances or synthetic resins and polymers.

With all the diversity, all these compounds are manufactured taking into account the guaranteed provision of such qualities as convenience in use, resistance to mechanical and chemical influences, effects of low temperatures. If we are talking about the foundation, then very important indicator is the elasticity, designed to ensure the monolithic coating in the process of uneven precipitation at home.

Manufacturers of compositions, the oil-insulating basement waterproofing is subdivided into light, medium and heavy - on packages of products this term is used by them. Light is applicable in favorable conditions: for foundations that are above the water table on sandy and sandy soils that are not capable of retaining moisture for a long time. Medium is necessary on clays and loam, where atmospheric or melted moisture percolates and humidifies the foundation, but does not exert hydrostatic pressure on it. Heavy waterproofing comes to the rescue, if the house is built in the lowland, where the groundwater lies close to the surface. In this case, hydrostatic pressure is added to the humidification , so a heavy coating Waterproofing is applied in several layers with a total thickness of at least 4 millimeters. Often, for greater reliability, such a coating is reinforced with two perpendicularly laid layers of the glass fiber mesh.

Used omazochnaya waterproofing for all surfaces of mineral materials: concrete, brick, expanded clay blocks. It should be noted that concrete should be "mature" - at least 28 days aging. The surface should be cleaned of dust, oily stains, so that a reliable "sticking" of the waterproofing is ensured. If you use mineral composition, the surface can be slightly moistened before applying it. If synthetic - it is advisable to first apply a primer with the same composition, diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 2 to 1:10.

And another tip: protruding and internal corners waterproofing will protect more reliably if you round them.