Although we tend to use the terms waterproofing and damp proofing interchangeably, there is a significant difference between the two. Waterproofing is far more effective as it keeps water in its various states from crossing a surface, therefore moisture from the soil, water vapour and water under hydrostatic pressure is efficiently barred. Whereas damp proofing …
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Roof, Water tank waterproofing, External walls, Bathroom, Internal walls are the main areas you should look for to make your home waterproof | Drfixit Waterproofing Solutions A home is foremost a safe shelter for its inhabitants. If your home is not waterproofed, it negates the very purpose of a safe haven that you can come …
Parking garages are revenue generating structures and Master Builders Solutions has been a leader in protecting them for decades. When it comes to expansion joints, most customers lean upon Watson Bowman Acme for their expertise in design and manufacturing. Their expansion systems paired with our construction products provide a holistic solution to parking garage construction. This partnership provides …
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If water is the source for most problems in any structure, a well-specified sealant is a structure’s first line of defense. But not all sealants are created equal, and not every installation is trouble-free. That’s why we enlisted the help of Thomas Karlson, Parking & Restoration Specialist at Master Builders Solutions in Minneapolis, MN. Karlson spends …
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Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika is continuing to expand its presence in Africa and has established a new national subsidiary in Ghana. By adding this …
The versatility of liquid membranes allows their application for waterproofing of all types of structures, from roofs to cellars, including car parks, and from industrial plants to infrastructures like bridges, dams or water treatment plants. Liquid membranes form a fully bonded, seamless waterproofing layer that avoids welds and seams which typically represent the weaker spots …
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The safety of structures, and the deterioration of the concrete from which they are made, are raising concerns in our society, especially for structures over 50 years old. A January 2021 UN report, Ageing Water Storage Infrastructure: An Emerging Global Risk, highlights this issue, as do incidents such as the collapse of the Polcevera bridge in …
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We have seen in the article Even car parks must be protected what are the key parameters to identify a waterproofing solution able to ensure durability and functionality of the concrete structure: (1) Crack bridging capability; (2) Wear resistance; (3) Abrasion resistance. Let’s deep dive into these 3 topics! 3 Key parameters of a waterproofing membrane …
The tallest seafront residential tower in the Mediterranean has been built in Limassol in Cyprus: At a height of 170 meters, the ONE-Tower features 37 floors and is scheduled to become the island’s new landmark. Experts from Master Builders Solutions® supported the contractor in every stage of construction, providing admixtures MasterGlenium SKY, MasterSet, MasterLife, MasterRoc …
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Corrosion never sleeps and especially in case of steel-reinforced concrete structures the proper method is required to mitigate and prevent it. Corrosion can be defined as the conversion of a refined metal into its more stable oxides, with the consumption of oxygen and water. Concrete provides a natural shield, protecting the steel reinforcement against corrosion. …
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