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The Instytut Techniki Budowlanej (ITB) in Warsaw, Poland has carried out an efficacy test for Dryzone rising damp treatment. The test was carried out in accordance with ZURT-15/IV.21/2008, a Polish standard for assessing horizontal damp-proofing injection products. The test was carried out on a 10″ thick brick wall section constructed using lime mortar (1:1:6 Portland cement/lime/sand mix.) The section was…

A new brochure is now available for the Vandex Flextape system. Vandex Flextape is used for the sealing and waterproofing of cracks, construction joints, and expansion joints in concrete structures – above and below ground. The thermoplastic elastomer sealing tape is highly weather-resistant and UV-proof, creating a long-lasting seal for cracks, expansion joints and construction joints. A key area of…

An evaluation of the energy savings achievable from the application of Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream to masonry walls has been carried out by the respected environmental management consultancy, Giraffe Innovation.

The latest issue of the Safeguard Product Guide is now available in hard copy or PDF. The guide serves as a useful introduction to the product ranges that we sell as well as providing information on training courses. To request a printed copy by post, please contact our technical department on 01403 210204 or submit an enquiry.

Test Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream on masonry with these sample tubes.

Key products in the Vandex concrete repair and protection range have been tested according to BS EN 1504-2 and BS EN 1504-3 allowing them to qualify for CE Marking. The following products were tested to BS EN 1504-2:2004 “Products and systems for the protection and repair of concrete structures. Definitions, requirements, quality control and evaluation of conformity. Surface protection systems…

Some walls are more susceptible to high levels of saturation than others due to the pore structure of the brick, stone, and mortar that they are constructed from. For example, Victorian lime mortars are typically more absorbent than modern mortars and therefore more prone to severe rising damp. Thick walls generally exhibit higher moisture contents than thin walls as they…

A new dedicated website is now online at www.stormdry.com for Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream. The new website gives us space to provide more detail about Stormdry than is possible on this website. For example, expanded information is given on flood protection and the potential energy savings possible by applying Stormdry to solid masonry walls.

We are pleased to announce the launch or Stormdry, a deeply penetrating masonry water-repellent supplied as a ready-for-use cream. Stormdry is the result of over three years research and development, resulting in a product that is: Easy to apply (time-saving one-coat application)Effective on a wide range of masonry substratesBreathable (does not block pores)Deeply-penetratingUV-resistantAlkali-resistant (suitable for application onto freshly pointed walls)…

One of the most recognisable features of Dryzone Damp-Proofing cream is its eco-friendly foil packaging. To date our decision to promote Dryzone in foil tubes rather than plastic cartridges has resulted in a saving of approximately 120,000 kg in packaging waste. From this month onwards, Dryzone will be supplied in printed foil cartridges (pictured) featuring the trademarked Dryzone logo. The…

December 2009 saw the introduction of the first update to BS 8102 “Code of practice for protection of below ground structures against water from the ground” since 1990. Given that this is the first update to the standard for almost twenty years, it is not surprising that the revised version of the standard contains a number of important changes.

The materials include a root barrier, Oldroyd Xv Green Xtra drainage membrane. The root barrier prevents any root penetration to the underlying waterproofing. The drainage membrane retains rainwater for the plants, and perforations prevent waterlogging. The filter fleece laid on top then retains the soil and plants, but lets plant roots penetrate to the water stored below.The Green Roof Kit…